Shark attack on Ukrainians in Egypt: new details

The Egyptian government has banned diving in swimming facilities. At the same time, the injured Ukrainians bought the tour from third parties, the tour operator said.

A Ukrainian family who suffered a shark attack in Egypt bought the tour from third parties. This was reported by the press service of the tour operator Joinup.

“According to the information provided to us by the host party, tourists purchased from third parties (not the tour operator or its partners) the diving service from excursion yachts. According to information from open sources, as of November 1, 2019, said services are prohibited in the Sinai resorts in order to preserve ecosystems “, – said in the message.

“First, tourists went to the hotel guide to buy such an excursion. They were rejected and warned that the Egyptian government had banned diving in floating facilities. After that, tourists decided to buy said service from third parties outside the hotel where they were resting.” tour operator press service.

It is noted that all the victims are in the hospital. The mother received deep bite wounds. The child has lost part of the arm below the elbow. Both have already been operated.

The day before, it was reported that a Ukrainian citizen and her 12-year-old son were victims of a shark attack on October 25 in the Egyptian town of Sharm el-Sheikh. The mother received deep bite wounds. The child has lost part of the arm below the elbow.

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