Officer and past president of the Antigua and Barbuda Fishermen’s Corporation Gerald Price said news of a shark attack during an early morning swim at Fort James beach is unusual in Antigua.Veron Edwards senior said although he is still feeling some pain, he is "coming on" gradually since the incident earlier this week.
“It happens so quickly I can’t even explain," Edwards said. "But all I know I felt this thing, then I realised what had happened. All I can say is, thank God I’m still alive."
He is still receiving treatment at the hospital, but was expected to be released by weekend.
Reports indicate that Edwards was taking a swim at Fort James when he felt a tug at his right hand. He reacted quickly, then realised he had been bitten on the hand and wrist.
This has raised concern among early morning beachgoers, as many use the beach during the early morning hours to do swimming and other exercises to start the day. The wounds are said to be serious and required stitches.
Price noted, "I don’t want to scare people away from our beaches at this time, but if we are certain that there was a shark, we have to watch and be careful." Read More
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