Christian Mariani was apparently waist-deep in the water at a beach when he was bitten on his right foot.
Wednesday morning, an 11-year-old Canadian boy escaped with minor injuries in an apparent shark attack while vacationing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to reports.
At least one lifeguard rushed over to treat the boy after hearing a loud scream from the ocean, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan told media.The Miami Herald. Mariani suffered a puncture wound to his foot, but was in stable condition when he was transported to a local hospital. Mariani's injuries didn't appear to be life-threatening,The boy was reportedly discharged from Broward Health Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon.
Sometimes, he added, when the sharks see a toe,"they think it's another small fish they're going after."
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