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Shark Attack: 2 American Women Seriously Injured At Bahamas Resort

Two American women suffered injuries in a rare Bahamas shark attack.

Bimini, a chain of islands, is the westernmost district of the Bahamas, located about 50 miles east of Miami.  

Bimini, a chain of islands, is the westernmost district of the Bahamas, located about 50 miles east of Miami.  

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The tourists were swimming in Bimini Bay, a popular resort, when the incident happened early Friday evening, Feb. 7, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

After receiving initial treatment, they were airlifted to a hospital. One of the women, both of whom are from Florida, suffered severe injuries and underwent three surgeries, ABC News reports.

The incident is under investigation.

Bimini, a chain of islands, is the westernmost district of the Bahamas located about 50 miles east of Miami.  

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