PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WDNews) — A Navy Base employee was hospitalized and underwent surgery after being attacked by a shark Monday morning at the Navy Base marina in Panama City Beach.
According to Navy Base officials, the attack occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. Monday. The victim suffered injuries to both arms during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Officials later confirmed the victim underwent surgery. His current condition and the full extent of his injuries have not been released.
Authorities have not officially released the victim’s age. Unconfirmed reports indicate he may be in his late 20s, but that information has not been verified by officials.
The incident remains under active investigation, and no additional details have been released regarding the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Officials have not identified the species of shark involved or provided further information as the investigation continues.
