Angler dragged by shark
NSRI Oyster Bay responded to a request for assistance at 9:25 am on Saturday, when a fisherman on a sea kayak reported being in difficulty off-shore of Skuitbaai, between Tsitsikamma and Oyster Bay. Two sea rescue craft were launched, and NSRI Plett was placed on alert.
The 61-year-old George resident was located 1.5 nautical miles off-shore of Skuitbaai at anchor on his fishing sea kayak. He said he had just hooked a catch when a shark got hold of the fish and started pulling his kayak out to sea.
The shark made off with his fish and the man lost his paddle and some fishing gear. Unable to return to shore, he cast his anchor and raised the alarm. He was brought to shore without incident, and his kayak was recovered.
Source: CX-press News
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