65-year old swimmer killed in shark attack off South African coast; 2 beaches shut

The attack occurred during a morning swim at Orient Beach in KuGompo City (Representative image) A 65-year-old open-water swimmer died after a shark attack off South Africa's Eastern Cape province on Tuesday, prompting authorities to shut two beaches and warn people against entering the water.The victim was identified by South African media as Janine Lochrenberg, a retired nuclear radiographer and musician who was a member of the East London Open Water Swimmers Association, reported CBS News.The attack occurred during a morning swim at Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly known as East London. According to local reports, Lochrenberg signalled that she was in distress, prompting fellow swimmers to rush to her aid.Mike Louw, a fellow swimmer and journalist with the Daily Dispatch, told South African media that members of the group swam towards her after noticing she needed help. She was brought ashore with assistance from other swimmers, including her son, but suffered fatal injuries.Local reports said she sustained severe injuries to her right arm and thigh.The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality confirmed the shark attack in a public notice and announced the closure of Orient ...