Latest / Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Lifeguard Nearly Snatched by Shark | Providence News
A lifeguard in Scarborough, Maine, had a heart-pounding encounter with a great white shark that snatched his rescue torpedo and pulled him under—just five to six feet—before he escaped unharmed. The beach was temporarily closed as officials ramp up vigilance amid a rising shark population along the coast. Experts attribute this surge to decades of conservation efforts, warming waters, and a booming seal population that’s fueling shark migrations north—even into Canadian waters. Authorities urge swimmers to heed warning signs and report any sightings as shark encounters become alarmingly more…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.