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Shark ‘completely severs’ leg of Hawaii surfer off Maui beach, authorities say
A 61-year-old surfer in Hawaii had his leg severed when he was bitten in a shark attack in the waters off Maui on Friday morning, authorities said.
The man, whose name was not released publicly, was surfing around 7:05 a.m. at a surf spot known as “Sand Piles” near Waiehu Beach Park when the shark attacked him, Maui County said in a news release.
“First responders confirmed the victim’s leg was completely severed just below the knee,” officials said.
The surfer was sitting on his board in the water when the shark suddenly swam up and bit his leg, HawaiiNewsNow reported, citing sources.
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The surfer’s leg was severed when a shark bit him in the waters off Maui, officials said. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)
Witnesses speaking to the outlet described hearing the surfer’s screams and how Good Samaritans rushed to help him.
“I heard this yell and I looked, and all of a sudden I just seen him splash, and I don’t know what was happening,” David Basques told the station. “He swam himself back maybe more than half the way and then I seen somebody jump in and they went bring him inside.”
Officials said the beach would be closed and warned beachgoers to stay out of the water until further notice. (Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Police arrived at the beach first, where the surfer remained alert after being brought to shore, and applied tourniquets to control the bleeding. The surfer was then taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition. Officials did not release an update on the surfer’s condition.
A GoFundMe account identified the surfer as a man named Kenji, who was described as a “stoked, dedicated” and enthusiastic surfer.
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Kenji was recovering well in the ICU, according to a post on the donation page, which said that immediately upon leaving surgery he declared, “I still love the ocean!”
It was unclear what kind of shark was involved in the attack. (iStock)
Maui County officials confirmed a shark had bitten the surfer, though no details were provided on what kind of shark was involved.
The incident prompted officials to close the beach park and warn beachgoers to stay out of the water in the area until further notice.
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The shark attack follows a fatal incident in June when famous surfer Tamayo Perry was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore.
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The San Francisco Giants signed centerfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a long term deal to be their everyday leadoff hitter last offseason. Unfortunately, he suffered a season ending injury early in the season. After crashing into the outfield wall in May, he underwent labrum surgery and went on the 60-day injured list, ending his season.
After winning an MVP and five Gold Gloves in the KBO, he didn’t get much time to adjust in the Major Leagues, but got off to a pretty good start showing off what he was known best for in the KBO.
In 37 games before the injury, he hit .262 with a .641 OPS with four doubles, two home runs and two stolen bases from the leadoff spot. What was most impressive, however, was his 13 strikeouts to 10 walks.
He showed an uncanny ability to control the strikezone which is exactly what the Giants need in a leadoff hitter.
At the Winter Meetings, San Francisco provided an update on Lee going forward.
“Jung Hoo is good to go. Jung Hoo is ready,” said manager Bob Melvin.
Furthermore, Melvin said that Lee’s rehab went well and he will not have any restrictions moving forward into Spring Training.
Lee rehabbed all throughout the season, so to hear that news is good for the Giants. Not only will they get a disciplined hitter who will fill the leadoff role everyday, but they will get a solidified option in center field.
After Lee went down, San Francisco cobbled together both of those aspects of the lineup. Heliot Ramos got the most time in center with 60 games, but that was split up among all of the outfielders. As for the leadoff spot, that role went to Tyler Fitzgerald most of the time once his breakout really began and after the Jorge Soler trade.
Not only will Lee coming back be good for the stability and bolster the lineup even more with the addidtion of Willy Adames, it will be good for Lee as a player. He didn’t get much time to adjust to the new league last season and could have a breakout season the more he plays.
Without restrictions in Spring Training, he will be able to get tons of reps against big league pitching before the regular season starts. He is full go for next season, and another reason for the Giants to be excited about the 2025 lineup.
By Maryom McCloud
My story is a series of events and opportunities that likely would not have happened if not for Head Start. We lived in the George Legare housing development in North Charleston, South Carolina. My mom had me while she was in high school. My grandmother became my primary caregiver as my mom continued her education by going to college. My grandmother enrolled me in the Mamie G. Fields Head Start, which centered me in a safe and caring environment. I loved going to school. I loved that I had a book bag just like my mom. Little did I know, while she worked to fulfill her dreams, Head Start would initiate a journey leading to my dreams, too.
It’s hard sometimes to remember last week, let alone decades ago, but I have vivid memories from my time at Head Start. I remember things like eating lunch with classmates and the school’s immaculate facilities, with different areas for toys and activities. And the books! Head Start gave me my first set of books, and I fell in love with reading. One cemented memory is when I had to get dressed up and take pictures for a special ceremony that included “really important people” from the town who didn’t look like me, my family, or anyone in my neighborhood. That’s how my young mind understood what I would later learn to be the vestiges of racial segregation.
When it was time to move on from Head Start, my literacy and numeracy skills were advanced. Because Head Start taught my mother how to advocate for what was in my best interest educationally, she requested a meeting with the elementary school principal to discuss my beginning kindergarten, even though my birthday was after the registration cut-off. That meeting resulted in two additional opportunities. First, I started kindergarten at four years old. Second, the school principal offered my mother a job as a substitute teacher, which was her first job with benefits. This opportunity was a significant boost for our family that could not have happened had she been unable to attend and finish her studies. Throughout my school years, I excelled. I graduated high school at 16 and started college at 17, intending to pursue an electrical and chemical engineering degree. Additional encounters and opportunities along the way helped me identify a career path in accounting instead. I’ve always been skilled with numbers and learned that finance suits me well.
Not long after launching my career, I merged my aptitude for numbers with my core belief in serving others by working in the public service, governmental, and nonprofit sectors. Now, as a result, my work is challenging and fulfilling. My first job was as a director of Finance and Human Resources for a Community Action Agency, which served Head Start children and families. I have had a successful career at various governmental and nonprofit programs with Head Start in multiple regions and states for over 16 years. And, in 2020, I joined Lutheran Family Services Florida as the director of Finance–yet another opportunity to give back to Head Start. When I look at my path and my family’s, I firmly believe that Head Start had a central role in where we are today. Head Start is a catalyst for changing mindsets, leading to opportunities that change lives.
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Colorado weather: Snow continues in the mountains Tuesday, returns Thursday, forecasters say
While the snowstorm has dried out in metro Denver, up to another seven inches will fall in Colorado’s mountains on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Just over 2 inches of snow fell in Denver and the surrounding metro area on Monday, according to NWS snow totals.
The light snow across Denver created slick roads for the morning commute and covered sidewalks with ice and snow, NWS forecasters said.
Sawpit, a small town in southwestern Colorado’s San Miguel County, saw the most snow in Colorado on Monday at nearly nine inches, according to NWS snow totals.
According to Tuesday morning forecasts, expected totals for fresh snowfall as the storm continues in the mountains include:
- Up to 5 inches in the Rocky Mountains, including along Berthoud Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass and Cameron Pass;
- Up to 5 inches in the Park Range Mountains;
- Up to 2 inches near Loveland;
- Up to 3 inches at the Eisenhower Tunnels;
- Up to 7 inches along Buffalo Pass, near Steamboat Springs.
Snow is forecast to continue through 9 p.m. Tuesday and wind chill could drop mountain temperatures into the negative 20s, according to NWS forecasters. Elevations above 9,000 feet could see wind gusts of up to 40 mph Tuesday.
Denver will see temperature highs in the mid-30s on Tuesday before dropping to 24 degrees overnight, forecasters said. Slightly warmer weather returns Wednesday and will continue through the rest of the week with temperature highs in the low 50s.
Light snow will return to the mountains and higher-elevation foothills overnight Thursday, NWS forecasters said.
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