New Zealand surfing event halted after water photographer bitten
A World Surfing League event in New Zealand was temporarily halted after a photographer was bitten by an animal while in the water. The photographer, Ed Sloane, was treated for minor injuries and is in stable condition. The competition is set to resume with increased wildlife surveillance measures in place.
- ▪The incident occurred during a surfing heat near Raglan, New Zealand.
- ▪Ed Sloane was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in great spirits.
- ▪WSL Commissioner Renato Hickel stated that the injury was described as minor puncture wounds.
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