Shark Attacks Swimmer In Californa (Article + Video)

SOLANA BEACH, CA, April 26, 2008 (Boating Channel News)

A swimmer was killed Friday morning after a shark attack off Fletcher Cove, officials said.

Sheriff's deputies said they were called at 7:20 a.m. to aid the man. A helicopter initially was sent to take the man to a hospital, but he was pronounced dead on the beach.

The swimmer, who was believed to be in his 50s, was attacked as he was swimming about 150 yards offshore, lifeguard officials said... [Full Story + Video]

Source: ABC-7 Los Angeles
By Karen Kucher
UNION-TRIBUNE BREAKING NEWS TEAM
and Terry Rodgers
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER