Renowned Shark Researcher Undergoes Surgery After Incident in Costa Rica
Isla del Coco, Costa Rica – Dr. Mauricio Hoyos, a 48-year-old Mexican scientist internationally recognized for his shark research, underwent a complex surgery on Monday afternoon after sustaining injuries from a shark bite. The incident occurred while Dr. Hoyos was leading a scientific expedition off the coast of Isla del Coco, as part of the One Ocean worldwide coalition.
Jorge Serendero, director of the For The oceans Foundation and a close friend of Dr. Hoyos,confirmed the surgery to teletica.com.Serendero described the operation as “fairly complex” and anticipated it would take many hours to complete.
“It is a fairly complex surgery and it will last a lot of hours in the operating room. Right now I am in the clinic, but I talked with him on the phone minutes before he entered surgery. He told me: ‘I am well, positive and forward.'”
According to Serendero, this was an unusual event. Dr. Hoyos previously experienced a minor incident with a shark while inside a protective cage, but this occasion was different. “Mauricio once had a small accident with a shark, when he was inside a cage, but nothing happened; however, this occasion was something extraordinary and it shoudl be said that it was not an attack, but a shark reaction when they were marking it,” serendero explained.
Dr. Hoyos entered surgery at 1:30 pm local time and was still undergoing the procedure as of 5:10 pm.The shark bit him on the head, causing injuries to the left side of his face and scalp.
Following the incident, dr. Hoyos was transported from Isla del Coco to San José,a journey of approximately 650 kilometers. the transfer and subsequent preparation for surgery took approximately 42 hours.
dr. Hoyos’s work is vital to understanding and protecting these magnificent creatures. we at World-Today-news.com wish him a full and speedy recovery.
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