Kai McKenzie, a 23-year-old Australian surfer, was surfing off the coast of New South Wales when he was attacked by a nearly 10-foot great white shark. The shark severed his right leg, but McKenzie managed to fight it off and catch a wave back to shore. He is now recovering in a stable condition and has vowed to return to the water soon.
Kai McKenzie, a 23-year-old Australian surfer, was surfing off the coast of New South Wales on Tuesday when he was attacked by a nearly 10-foot great white shark. The shark severed his right leg, but McKenzie managed to fight it off and catch a wave back to shore. He is now recovering in a stable condition and has vowed to return to the water soon.
McKenzie was surfing near Port Macquarie when the shark attacked. He said he saw the shark approaching him in the water and was able to fight it off, but not before the ocean predator severed his right leg.
Australian Surfer Vows to Return to Waves After Great White Shark Attack
McKenzie was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital where he underwent surgery and is in a stable condition. The surfer's leg washed up on shore a short time after the attack, and local locals put the appendage on ice in the hopes that surgeons could reattach it. As of Monday, it was unclear whether reattachment surgery was attempted.
Nearly a week after the attack, McKenzie posted an update on Instagram. "Spot something missing?" he wrote in a post along with a photo of him in the hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Australian Surfer Vows to Return to Waves After Great White Shark Attack
McKenzie thanked all those who helped him through the shark attack and vowed that he would be catching waves again soon.
"I'll be back in that water in no time! BIG F--- OFF TO THAT SHARK and BIG THANKS to Steve for saving my life," the 23-year-old wrote. ".
Australian Surfer Vows to Return to Waves After Great White Shark Attack
McKenzie's story is a reminder of the dangers of swimming in shark-infested waters. However, it is also a testament to the human spirit and the power of determination. McKenzie is a young man who has suffered a life-changing injury, but he is determined to not let it define him. He is an inspiration to us all.
Here are some additional details about the attack:
* The attack occurred at around 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 26.
* McKenzie was surfing at Lighthouse Beach, which is a popular surfing spot in Port Macquarie.
* The shark that attacked McKenzie was a great white shark, which is one of the largest and most powerful sharks in the world.
* McKenzie was able to fight off the shark by punching it in the head and gills.
* McKenzie was helped to shore by a fellow surfer and a lifeguard.
* McKenzie is currently recovering in John Hunter Hospital and is in a stable condition.
