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Officials say a shark killed an American woman along a beach in the US Virgin Islands
Arlene Lillis, 56, died from massive blood loss after losing her left arm in a rare shark attack at Dorsch Beach, marking the second fatal shark attack in the US Virgin Islands in a decade.
- Arlene Lillis, 56-year-old Minnesota visitor, died after a suspected shark attack at Dorsch Beach, St. Croix on Thursday, Jan. 8, following multiple 911 calls around 4:28 p.m.
- The region is known for several shark species, including tiger sharks and Caribbean reef sharks, and Gavin Naylor says sharks swim close to shore but usually avoid people, making bites rare.
- Witnesses and rescuers described how Christopher Carroll and Ryan Connot pulled her from the water after her arm was severed below the elbow, but she later died from blood loss despite aid by first responders.
- Authorities established a perimeter and police and St. Croix Rescue searched for a second victim but found none; the Virgin Islands Police Department said the investigation is ongoing and asked for tips at 340-778-2211.
- Officials plan to increase signage and outreach at hotels and beaches about wildlife safety as the Florida-based International Shark Attack File records at least 79 Caribbean attacks since 1749, with a recent California fatality of Erica Fox, 55-year-old, last week.
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American Woman Dies Following Shark Attack In Caribbean
Tough week to be from Minnesota… A woman from Minnesota died in the U.S. Virgin Islands after a shark ripped her arm off. According to the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, Arlene Lillis, 56, was pronounced dead after the attack. The attack happened at Dorcsh Beach on St. Croix. ADVERTISEMENT Several people called 911, and...
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