Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas.Photo:Getty
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A shark diving expedition has been temporarily shut down at a Bahamas resort after aboy was attackedthere earlier this week.
In a statement, Stuart Cove’s, which runs the shark diving program for Atlantis Paradise Island’s Blue Adventures resort, said that the guest was in the water with a “dive instructor and dive guide” when the incident occurred, according toCBS NewsandGood Morning America.
“The experience will remain closed during our investigation and as we review the findings,” the company said, perGMAandNBC News.
“Incidents like this involving interactions with marine life, even with the species of sharks included in this experience, are rare and never acceptable,” the company added.
Neither Stuart Cove’s nor Atlantis Paradise Island immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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The resort’s website previously said no swimming experience was required to participate in the expedition, though participants could not be under 10 years of age, per the report. The page is no longer available.
Othermarine life experiencesoffered at the resort include snorkeling with dolphins, having play time with sea lions, and getting up close and personal with stingrays.
Michael and Tori Massie toldNBC Newsthey were also participating in the “Walking with the Sharks” expedition when things “took a dark turn” and the attack occurred.
“We saw the sharks hone in on him,” Tori recalled. “Then just like a pool of blood afterwards.”
The victim, who was bitten in the right leg, was transported to a local hospital for treatment, the RBPF said. He was later airlifted back to Maryland,GMAreported.
Stuart Cove’s said this is the first “guest-related incident” since it began the shark diving expedition in 2006, according toGMAand NBC News.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to the RBPF.
source: people.com
