A diver sustained significant blood loss Tuesday after being attacked by a shark in waters roughly 30 miles south of Pensacola, Florida, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The 40-year-old man was able to return to his boat and was met by a rescue vessel equipped with EMTs near the Pensacola Pass. Officials stated the man was conscious during the rescue.
He was transported to Naval Air Station Pensacola and subsequently airlifted to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital. The condition of the diver was not immediately available.
The incident occurred in the Emerald Coast waters. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the details of the attack to local news outlets.