SAN FRANCISCO (KGTV) -- The US Coast Guard in San Francisco said Tuesday rescued a man they say was bitten by a shark.
According to the Coast Guard, the incident happened near the Farallon Islands. Authorities has to hoist the man into a helicopter after they say he was bitten on the hand or the wrist.
At this time, it’s unknown what kind of shark attacked the man.
#breaking Coast Guard San Francisco rescue crews are hoisting a man who was reportedly bitten on the wrist/hand by a shark near the Farallon Islands. Crew will take him to Stanford Medical Center for care. Details unfolding, more to come.
— USCGPacificSouthwest (@USCGPacificSW) October 23, 2018