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Tourist Loses Both Hands In Turks And Caicos Shark Attack

Author Cort Freeman and Dave & Chuck the Freak
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS - SEPTEMBER 25: View of Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa on September 25, 2016 in Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands. ( Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff)

A tourist in Turks and Caicos lost both of her hands in a shark attack. Now, the government is warning people not to try grabbing sharks to get a selfie.

You would think that would be obvious, but there’s always someone who doesn’t get it. People seem to go to great and often dangerous lengths to get selfies. You’ve heard stories about people falling from cliffs, getting swept away by water, and now someone who was attacked by a shark all in the name of trying to get a selfie for social media. It sounds like the woman tried engaging with the 6-foot shark so she could get a selfie and things didn’t end up going as she had planned.

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & COASTAL RESOURCES SHARK INCIDENT, BLUE HILLS Providenciales,...

Posted by Turks & Caicos Islands Government on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Tourist Loses Both Hands After Trying To Get Selfie With A Shark

According to The New York Post, the 55-year-old Canadian tourist in tried to take a picture with the shark while swimming in Turks and Caicos and it ended up biting her. That’s why you don’t mess with sharks! Especially in their territory and home! They are much more comfortable and familiar with being in the water than we are, so you probably shouldn’t mess with them. Now, this woman is learning that the hard way.

Reports say her husband saw what happened and jumped into the water to try to scare the shark away. Eventually, she was freed from the shark. She ended up having to have one arm amputated below the wrist and the other halfway up her arm, per The New York Post. She was flown back to Canada to receive additional treatment. Now, it’s been confirmed that it was a bull shark that bit her.  The beach in Turks and Caicos was shutdown after it happened but did reopen on February 9th.

Shark attacks happen in the water, but you don’t want to instigate and bring it on yourself like she did. She probably would have been just fine if she didn’t try to engage with the shark to get a selfie.

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Animals In North America That Could Kill You

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you’ll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you’ll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn’t mean they’re out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it’s best to be aware!

5 Animals In North America That Could Kill You

Well, some of these animals you’re probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don’t know they’re actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, “The More You Know.”

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It’s important to know what’s out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you’re leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won’t hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn’t make the list. That’s right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It’s not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I’m counting an “animal” as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I’m counting them all as animals. I don’t want to hear that “technically, arachnids aren’t animals” or anything. Let’s just relax and have fun.

These 5 Animals Found In America Could Kill You

  • Grizzly Bears

    Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They’re also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They’re very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

  • Alligators

    Alligators are dangerous animals. They’re ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They’re quicker than you’d think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

  • Arizona Bark Scorpions

    These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don’t want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

  • Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

    This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don’t try to get away by swimming. They’ll catch you! It’s said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

  • Brown Recluse Spider

    The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They’re mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They’re typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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