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Possible Shark Bite, Man Suffers Leg Laceration While Swimming: Police
The incident happened Thursday afternoon at Jones Beach.
WANTAGH, NY — A 37-year-old man suffered a cut to his right foot while swimming in the ocean at Jones Beach on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Medics from Nassau County Police Department responded to 1 p.m. incident as a possible shark bite.
Police will increase patrols during the 4th of July weekend. The department announced plans to use helicopters, the marine bureau and other resources to spot sharks.
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