Man Films Aftermath of Shark Attack That Claimed His Leg in Australia

An Italian man lately bought chewed up by a shark in Australia, and when you’d count on him to be freaking out and attempting to get to shore … he was additionally preoccupied with filming the entire ordeal.

The man’s identify is Matteo Mariotti, and he is a 20-year-old pupil from the town of Parma — nevertheless, final week … he discovered himself snorkeling off the coast of 1770 Seaside on the jap shore of the land down underneath.

Whereas he was within the water, Mariotti was recording with a selfie stick of some kind — which captured the moments proper after the shark bit his leg. It is fairly surprising, contemplating you’ll be able to see blood begin to movement throughout him.

Mariotti was finally capable of swim shut sufficient to land for a pal to yank him in and try to assist. Quickly, although, he was transferred to a hospital — however it was too late to avoid wasting his leg. It was reportedly amputated from the knee down, however Matteo nonetheless sounds grateful.

He writes, “I played this video a few moments after the last bite, I wanted to say goodbye, I never thought I’d survive that monster. Lost so much blood and my leg, I don’t know if they’re going to cut it all off or if it’s going to be left in half but it doesn’t matter now.”

MM provides, “You are my heroes, you give me strength to carry on with your texts and calls, my only dream is to see you again.” Matteo shouted out his buddy for saving his life, and apologized for not having the ability to reply to everybody immediately.