Tourist dies after being bitten by shark in Australia

CNN A tourist inferred to be in her s has died after being bitten by a shark in Australia on Thursday according to police A man also concluded to be in his s suffered serious injuries in the attack at Crowdy Bay eastern Australia and was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition reported New South Wales police in a declaration Urgency services were called around a m local time p m Wednesday ET following reports that two people had been bitten by a shark declared police Viewers assisted the pair prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics however the woman died at the scene reads the announcement Crowdy Bay is about kilometers miles north of Sydney Executives have not yet determined what species of shark was involved in the attack The casualties are tourists from Switzerland a police spokesperson advised CNN on Thursday Ambulance superintendent Joshua Smyth narrated journalists that the woman had died by the time paramedics arrived on the scene He also praised a bystander who administered first aid to the male victim including putting a tourniquet around his leg Smyth declared the tourniquet potentially saved his life and allowed New South Wales Ambulance paramedics to get to him and render first aid Local rescue organization Surf Life Saving NSW disclosed that nearby beaches would be closed for at least hours while they try and find the shark using drones This is a terrible tragedy and our deepest condolences go to the families of the woman and man involved stated Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steve Pearce CNN affiliate News reports We have been able to activate our drone capability fleetly and have assets on scene to provide surveillance and overview on any remaining dangers in the area he added For now please remain clear of the water at beaches in the vicinity and follow the direction of lifeguards