Surfer attacked by shark off Australia's coast – girlfriend sees the drama!

Surfer attacked by shark off Australia's coast – girlfriend sees the drama!

A tragic incident occurred in Australia on Monday when a 37-year-old surfer, Steven Payne, died of a suspected fatal shark attack on Wharton Beach near Esperance. According to reports from the crown The man's body was not found, but rescue workers discovered his surfboard, which had bite marks. Witnesses on the beach heard screams and the urgently alerted police and rescue workers were unable to locate Payne despite intensive searches. A police officer reported “a lot of blood” and shocking scenes in the water captured by a drone.

The incident occurred around 12 p.m. when Payne was surfing with his girlfriend in chest-deep water, about 50 meters from shore. Loud star Two other surfers were spotted nearby, but they were unable to help or intervene. Police have now closed the beach to protect the public, but it could be accessible again as early as Wednesday as no further shark sightings have been reported.

Steven Payne was in Australia with his girlfriend and their dog on a six-month holiday of which they were in the fifth week. Friends of the self-sacrificing athlete shared an emotional tribute saying how incredible he was and that they will miss him dearly. Local police officer Christopher Taylor emphasized the urgency of the situation and the sad fate of Payne's friend, who witnessed the incident and is now struggling with her grief.