Snorkeler recounts shark attack off San Mateo County coast
By Emma Goss and Aja Seldon
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KTVU s Emma Goss reports.
PACIFICA, Calif. - Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County over the weekend, when he was bit by a great white shark.
He said the plan was to snorkel for about 45 minutes to an hour, an activity he admits is uncommon for that area. It s a rare activity for that area as visibility is usually extremely low, he wrote.
Previous reports stated that Spasojevic was surfing in the area, but he clarified that saying he initially told first responders that he paddled back to shore, but he actually swam back.
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Published May 13, 2021 •
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Authorities in Northern California arrested a man who allegedly shoved a woman bicycling on a beach path down a rocky slope then threw the bike on top of her, officials said.
The man, who was only identified as a Redwood City resident, was arrested following the attack Tuesday by deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. He is suspected of assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, committing a felony while on bail, and intimidating a witness, the sheriff’s office said. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
Man arrested for attacking cyclist on California beach path
May 12, 2021
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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) Authorities in Northern California arrested a man who allegedly shoved a woman bicycling on a beach path down a rocky slope then threw the bike on top of her, officials said.
The man, who was only identified as a Redwood City resident, was arrested following the attack Tuesday by deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. He is suspected of assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, committing a felony while on bail, and intimidating a witness, the sheriff’s office said.
The last charge came because the man threatened a surfer who along with other beachgoers saw the attack in Half Moon Bay and came to the woman s aid, the Mercury News reported.