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Surfer bitten by shark in Florida

Officials: Surfer gets bitten by shark

By The Associated press

Story Created: Aug 27, 2008 at 4:20 PM EST

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2008 at 4:20 PM EST

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a 26-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark off of Florida's eastern coast.

Beach Patrol officials say the man was sitting on his board in murky waters off New Smyrna Beach when a shark bit his lower left leg on Wednesday. Officials say his injuries were not life-threatening.

The man received treatment at the scene and was driven to a hospital by a friend.

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Information from: Daytona Beach News-Journal, http://www.news-journalonline.com

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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