Shark terror: Surfer dragged to safety in video after leg is mauled by ferocious beast

The man was left bloodied and mauled as he was rescued after his leg was left bleeding profusely. The bleeding was so severe a tourniquet was used and the authorities were called for assistance. About an hour later, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew arrived and rescued the man.

Video shared by the USCG Los Angeles shows the man wearing a full-body wetsuit, being hoisted out of the boat.

He is now recovering in a hospital near Santa Rosa Island.

In a statement Coast Guard Lt. Benjamin McIntyre-Coble said: “This was the best possible outcome to a truly terrifying situation.

“This individual was fortunate to be with a buddy who was able to communicate their position to the Coast Guard.

“We are all happy that he will be able to be with his family in time for the holidays.”

The type of shark involved in the attack is unknown.

The attack came as beach-goers in Australia were left horrified when a human leg washed ashore.

The gruesome find has sparked an intense investigation as to where the leg came from and who it belonged to.

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A spokesman for New South Wales Police Force told Newsweek in a statement:

“Shortly after 2pm (December 17), police were called to North Beach at Mylestom, South of Coffs Harbour, after reports a member of the public found a human leg on the beach.

“Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District arrived shortly after and commenced inquiries. No further information is available at this time.”

They are now sifting through recent missing person reports and checking registries to see if there is a possible match.

Forensics photographed the remains on the beach but police removed the bones as the tide edged closer to where they had drifted ashore.

It is a mystery as to how long the bones had been on the beach, how old they are or where they even came from.

There is even the possibility the leg travelled extremely far across the ocean before washing up making the task a potentially gargantuan one.

The region is well known for shark attacks.

source: express.co.uk