Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast
BBC News Africa's headline. Reported by BBC News Africa, BBC News World, The Times of India, MyJoyOnline.
What the sources say, in brief
The BBC reported that Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was killed in a shark attack off South Africa's east coast while on her daily morning swim with her club, according to her family. MyJoyOnline also reported the death of a South African woman in a shark attack off the east coast, described as the first recorded such fatality this year. The Times of India gave a different location, saying the attack happened at Orient Beach in KuGompo City, and reported that two beaches were shut. It said fellow swimmers tried to help her and that she suffered life-threatening injuries to her arm and thigh before dying. The sources differ on the location of the attack, and the Times of India's report of the beach closures and the rescue attempt is not reported by the other outlets.
Key points
- The BBC reported that Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked.
- According to her family, as reported by the BBC, Lochrenberg was killed in the attack.
- MyJoyOnline described the death as the first recorded shark fatality this year off the country's east coast.
- The Times of India reported that two beaches were shut following the attack.
What we know
- Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was killed in a shark attack off South Africa's east coast, according to the BBC.
- Lochrenberg was on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family told the BBC.
- MyJoyOnline described it as the first recorded such fatality this year.
- The Times of India reported that fellow swimmers rushed to assist her and that she had injuries to her arm and thigh.
Sources differ: The Times of India places the attack at Orient Beach in KuGompo City, while the BBC and MyJoyOnline describe it as off South Africa's east coast without naming that location.
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Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast. The BBC reported that Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was killed in a shark attack off South Africa's east coast while on her daily morning swim with her club, according to her family. MyJoyOnline also reported the death of a South African woman in a shark attack off the east coast, described as the first recorded such fatality this year. The Times of India gave a different location, saying the attack happened at Orient Beach in KuGompo City, and reported that two beaches were shut. It said fellow swimmers tried to help her and that she suffered life-threatening injuries to her arm and thigh before dying. The sources differ on the location of the attack, and the Times of India's report of the beach closures and the rescue attempt is not reported by the other outlets. Covered by 4 publications. BBC News Africa: Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast. BBC News World: Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast. The Times of India: 65-year old swimmer killed in shark attack off South African coast; 2 beaches shut. MyJoyOnline: Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa’s east coast.
Who is covering it
- BBC News Africa United Kingdom Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC. 20 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News World United Kingdom Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC. 20 Oct · Tier 2
- The Times of India India 65-year old swimmer killed in shark attack off South African coast; 2 beaches shut Tragedy struck at Orient Beach in KuGompo City when 65-year-old open-water swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was fatally attacked by a shark. Despite the desperate efforts of fellow swimmers who rushed to assist her, she suffered life-threatening injuries to her arm and thigh, ultimately succumbing to her 20 Oct · Tier 3
- MyJoyOnline Ghana Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa’s east coast A South African woman has been killed in a shark attack off the country's east coast, in what is the first recorded such fatality this year. 20 Oct · Tier 3
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