PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — One person was taken to a local hospital Monday afternoon following a confirmed shark attack at the Navy Base Marina in Panama City Beach.
According to Navy Base officials, the victim is a male between the ages of 15 and 25. The attack occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital. The extent of his injuries has not been released.
Officials said the incident remains under active investigation. Additional details, including the circumstances surrounding the attack and the victim’s condition, have not yet been made public.
WDNews will provide updates when more information becomes available.