Father describes ‘horrifying’ scene after son is bitten by shark
The father of a spear fisherman bitten by a shark Friday in the waters of Monterey Bay described a “horrifying” scene.
Armen Azatian told KSBW his son Grigor was in the water with his spear gun when a 15-foot great white shark bit him on the leg several times. Grigor managed to get on the boat, and his father said he saw a severe leg wound. “It was just shock for me, just horrifying.” Armen Azatian told the station.
Two off-duty sheriff’s deputies were nearby and provided aid, KSBW reported. The son was rushed to a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, authorities told the station. But it will take time, the father said.
CalFire said the attack occurred near Carmel Beach and Stillwater Cove around 1 p.m. Authorities cleared the waters around the area.
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