Shark Attacks Atlanta Man In Florida Keys

ATLANTA, GA — An Atlanta man was bitten by a shark in Miami. According to South Florida authorities, he was airlifted Sunday to a Miami trauma center.

Andrew Eddy, 30, took a private boat out with family to snorkel when he was bitten in the shoulder, reported the Associated Press. The incident occurred in the area of Sombrero Key Light.

His exact condition wasn't released; though, the Monroe County, Florida Sheriff's office said his injury "was described as severe."

“This was a very rare medical crisis for the Florida Keys, but everyone came together — including those witnesses on the boat to 911 Communicators to all our emergency responders — in order to ensure this victim received life-saving care,” said Sheriff Ramsay in a Facebook post.