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2 American tourists attacked by a shark while swimming in the Bahamas

Police said the women were treated at a local clinic before being airlifted to New Providence for further medical attention. One of the women has serious injuries.
Small island in Bimini, Bahamas
Posted 4:48 PM, Feb 11, 2025
and last updated 7:25 PM, Feb 11, 2025

Two American women were reportedly attacked by a shark while visiting the Bahamas last week.

According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the attack happened Friday around 6:30 p.m. while the two women were swimming in Bimini Bay. The area is popular among tourists.

Police said the women were treated at a local clinic before being airlifted to New Providence for further medical attention. One of the women has serious injuries.

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The women did an interview with NBC's "The Today Show" in which they said they were on a boat ride and decided to jump in the water.

NBC identified the women as 20-year-old Rileigh Decker and 24-year-old Summer Layman. Decker told NBC she felt something tug her leg down and knew immediately she had been bitten by a shark.

They are both expected to make a full recovery, according to NBC.

24-year-old Summer Layman and 20-year-old Rileigh Decker.
24-year-old Summer Layman and 20-year-old Rileigh Decker.

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