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Shark attacks man in water off South Padre Island on Fourth of July
A man was attacked by a shark on the Fourth of July while in the waters off South Padre Island in Texas, police said. The South Padre Island Police Department said it received a call reporting a "severe" shark bite to the leg at around 11 a.m. local time Thursday near the 4100 block of Gulf Boulevard. First responders from the South Padre Island police and fire departments provided treatment at the scene before the man was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. A police spokesperson did not provide an update on the man's condition. Footage from a beachgoer who witnessed the incident showed a shark swimming near the shore in the vicinity of the attack.
Off-duty Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assist shark attack victim at SPI
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two off-duty Laredo Border Patrol agents are being hailed as heroes for stepping into what was a nightmare scenario at a South Texas beach. On the Fourth of July, two men were taken to the hospital after being bitten by a shark off South Padre Island.
CCSO: Man arrested for shooting firearm towards ocean
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested after shooting his gun toward the ocean, authorities say. At 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Beach Access 6 in reference to a man discharging his gun. Deputies made contact with County Park Rangers who had already detained the man. The […]
Woman arrested after allegedly punching, scratching pregnant woman
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman in a tortilleria, authorities announced. Elisa Ramirez was arrested on a charge of assault that causes bodily injury to a pregnant person, a 3rd degree felony, according to the Cameron County Sherriff’s Office. At 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies […]
Bar Louie, Tequila Sunset added to lawsuit for allegedly ‘overserving’ alcohol to man who fatally crashed into woman on causeway
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An amended petition has been filed in the wrongful death lawsuit of a 20-year-old Valley woman that now alleges two South Padre Island restaurants over-served alcohol to the suspect. Hugo Ernesto Lara, 48, was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in connection to a June 2 crash that killed Mariah […]
CCSO: Inmate assaults Carrizales Rucker detention officer
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Carrizales Rucker Detention Center in reference to an inmate assaulting a detention officer. Upon arrival, Deputies were informed by jail staff that inmate, Jose Anthony Dominguez was having his shackles removed by detention officers when he suddenly turned around and began swinging punches at the […]
Brownsville PD Arrests Four in Drug Bust, Including Minor
Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Major Drug Bust in Brownsville. A significant drug bust in Brownsville resulted in the arrest of four individuals and a minor, thanks to a timely tip from Crime Stoppers. The Brownsville Police Department (BPD) raided a home located on the 1100 block, uncovering a substantial drug operation.
CCSO search for 2 men wanted for 2021 murder
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men wanted for murder. On Friday, May 21, 2021, deputies discovered the body of 42-year-old Genaro Urbano Castillo inside a residence in Cameron Park. According to a release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office, Castillo was found with multiple gunshot wounds throughout […]
SPI shark attacks conjure dark memories for family of 1962 victim
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The shark attacks on South Padre Island have surprised, angered and terrified many people. The shark attacks, as many as four, took place Thursday and have caused a great deal of confusion and bewilderment. And for Regina Bell and her sister Raena Jennings, the attacks...
Train Accident in Harlingen: Woman Survives After Losing Legs
Miracle Survival: Woman in Stable Condition After Harlingen Train Accident. A harrowing train accident in Harlingen last night has left a Guatemalan woman in her early 20s without her legs. The incident occurred near Ninth Street and Jefferson at around 8:30 p.m., drawing a swift response from the Harlingen Police Department (HPD).
2 South Padre Island Bars Named In Amended Lawsuit In Deadly Wrong-Way Causeway Crash
The family of an Edinburg woman killed by a suspected drunken driver on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway is now suing two South Padre Island bars for over-serving alcohol to the suspect. In an amended petition to an existing wrongful death lawsuit, attorneys for the family of Mariah Desiree Enriquez...
Harlingen officer recognized for saving unresponsive toddler
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Officer who saved an unresponsive 15-month-old girl was recognized for his heroic action on Wednesday. Officer Nicolas Castillo was first on the scene in response to an unresponsive toddler at The Little Red Schoolhouse Daycare in Harlingen. Castillo immediately started CPR, until EMS arrived and took over. Castillo […]
Child Care Surveillance Video Shows How Harlingen Baby Nearly Died
Harlingen police say a baby found unresponsive at a child care center late last month had been nearly suffocated. A police department arrest report states one of the employees had placed her hands over the baby’s mouth long enough for the 15-month-old girl to stop breathing. The responding police officer said the baby’s lips, nose, hands, and feet had turned blue and immediately began CPR. Paramedics arrived and rushed the baby to the hospital. She has since recovered and was discharged Wednesday – 6 days later.
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