Surfer’s leg washes up on beach after Port Macquarie shark attack
SUMMARY
The severed leg of 23-year-old surfer Kai McKenzie washed up on North Shore Beach after a shark attack on Tuesday morning. McKenzie was bitten by a suspected three-meter white shark while surfing but managed to fight it off and catch a wave to shore. An off-duty police officer used his dog's leash as a tourniquet, helping to save McKenzie's life. McKenzie was taken to John Hunter Hospital in serious but stable condition. Local surfers and publications have rallied support for McKenzie, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $40,000 for his medical expenses. The area had seen increased shark activity, including a tagged white shark detected near Coffs Harbour earlier in the week.
