Surfing competition in New Zealand halted after photographer bitten
A surfing competition in New Zealand was temporarily halted after a photographer was bitten by a marine animal. The incident occurred during the men's semi-finals at the New Zealand Pro in Raglan. The photographer is in stable condition and the competition will resume after consultations with stakeholders.
- ▪The incident happened during the men's semi-finals at the New Zealand Pro.
- ▪Brazilian surfers Italo Ferreira and Yago Dora were taken out of the water on jet skis after the competition was stopped.
- ▪The World Surf League's vice president stated that it is unclear whether the animal was a shark or a sea lion.
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