A 63-year-old American man, who was attacked by a shark while spearfishing near Big Grand Cay, The Bahamas, has been airlifted to the United States (US) for medical treatment. A statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force did not identify the American national,

Two American tourists were injured after an apparent shark attack while swimming in the popular Bahamian resort area Bimini Bay in February. Bimini Bay is part of the westernmost island in the Bahamas, some 50 miles from Miami.

The man was yanked from the water with severe injuries and rushed to a local clinic before being airlifted to the US for additional treatment, police said.

After weakening a bit, Erin continues to strengthen and grow. A tropical wave could become the next depression or storm.

Police said "a 63-year-old male resident of the USA was spearfishing when he was attacked by a shark, sustaining severe injuries."

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