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Posted on 09/06/2001 2:11:58 PM PDT by dead

This Monday, two Russians were attacked by sharks in Outer Banks health resort area in North Carolina, the American press reports. 28-year-old Sergei Zalukaev and 23-year-old Natalya Slobonskaya came there from Virginia State together with their friends from to spend holidays (Labour Day).

According to RIA ‘Novosti’, Zalukaev lost his leg and died shortly after shark’s attack because of blood loss. Slobonskaya who left her foot was transported by helicopter to Central Norfolk General Hospital.

Natalya Slobonskaya’s condition is considered to be serious, though stable. According to the hospital’s representative, she will be treated about one month. In addition to the left foot, Natalya also has many wounds on her body after shark’s teeth. The doctors cannot start skin grafting operation yet, because they are afraid of possible infection.

Taking into account the fact, that the sharks’ attack was lasting for several minutes, it is not known, of what kind and how many sharks have attacked the Russians. The reason of this attack committed at the distance of 7 metres from the shore is not known as well. Last incident of the kind in Outer Banks area was registered in 1957.

The authorities have not closed the beach because of the incident, though now all the seaside is being controlled from air. Altogether two persons including Sergei Zalukaev died this year because of shark’s attack. One death case has been registered in Brazil.

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