Surfer James Eastman was attacked by shark at Big River Beach in California
James Eastman, a 39-year-old surfer, was bitten by a shark on both legs while surfing at Big River Beach in Mendocino Headlands State Park around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. He fought off the shark by hitting its nose, paddled back to shore with help from off-duty lifeguards, and was taken to Adventist Hospital in Fort Bragg. Officials closed beaches for 48 hours following the incident.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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“Surfer speaks out after shark attack”
“Surfer seriously injured in shark attack off California coast”
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The attack occurred just after 5:00 p.m.
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