A surfer in Hawaii died over the weekend from injuries suffered in a “shark encounter,” authorities said.
Jason Carter, 39, of Haiku, was taken from Paia Bay off the beach area of 93 Hana Highway at 11:19 a.m. Saturday, the Maui Police Department said.
Ocean safety officers brought Carter to shore by jet ski and lifeguards performed life-saving measures on the beach before the victim was transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he later died, officials said.
Details about the exact nature of Carter’s injuries were not immediately available.
An investigation into the tragedy, which has been categorized as a “miscellaneous incident,” remains ongoing.
Maui police did not immediately respond to a request from The Post for clarification on the details of the deadly encounter.
Jason Carter, 39, died Saturday after an apparent shark attack in Paia Bay. Facebook
Baldwin Beach Park and Baby Beach, near the site of Carter’s alleged shark encounter, were closed Saturday after the incident, the Honolulu Star Advertiser noted.
Nearby beaches were closed for the rest of Saturday. Jason Carter, 39, of Instagram from Maui County, died in the attack. Facebook
Shark warning signs were also posted on beaches about a mile on each side of the bay, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said.
Before moving to Hawaii, Carter worked several seasons at ski resorts in Oregon and Colorado, his Facebook profile showed.
His friends on social media remembered him as a consummate nature lover.
Carter later died at the hospital. Hawaii News Now
“Yesterday a legend who did what he loved was lost!” one wrote.
“Oh man. Another amazing friend and amazing person gone. Jay Carter, rest easy my friend,” added another.
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