russian tourist killed in egypt

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

US Edition Change

• US election 2024
• US Politics
• UK Politics
• News Videos
• Rugby Union
• Sports Videos
• Photography
• Theatre & Dance
• Culture Videos
• Food & Drink
• Health & Families
• Royal Family
• Electric Vehicles
• Lifestyle Videos
• News & Advice
• Simon Calder
• Inspiration
• City Guides
• Sustainable Travel
• Politics Explained
• News Analysis
• Home & Garden
• Fashion & Beauty
• Travel & Outdoors
• Sports & Fitness
• Sustainable Living
• Climate Videos
• Electric vehicles
• Behind The Headlines
• On The Ground
• Decomplicated
• You Ask The Questions
• Binge Watch
• Travel Smart
• Watch on your TV
• Crosswords & Puzzles
• Most Commented
• Newsletters
• Ask Me Anything
• Virtual Events

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in

Ten foot shark beaten to death after tourist who screamed for ‘papa’ killed in Egypt

Vladimir popov was relaxing by beach with his father in egypt when he was dragged underwater and killed by the 10ft tiger shark, article bookmarked.

Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails

Sign up to our free breaking news emails, thanks for signing up to the breaking news email.

A father and son trip to the beach turned into tragedy when a tiger shark mauled the younger man at a popular beach spot in Egypt.

Vladimir Popov, 23, was spending the day by the Red Sea in Hurghada, replete with white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water. However his dip into the sea, while surrounded by other tourists, soon turned into a horror show as a shark swam towards Mr Popov.

His father Yury watched on helplessly as the 10ft shark circled around Russian Mr Popov who screamed out “papa, papa” as he was dragged under the water and holidaymakers scrambled from sea.

Locals would go on to exact revenge after capturing a shark and publically killing it.

Witnesses said the sea had turned a deep crimson red around Mr Popov as the shark toyed with his body for more than two hours. After a time the 23-year-old’s screams for his father stop.

• Egypt shark attacks: How rare is the deadly mauling off the busy tourist beach?
• Pictures of the week: Giant rubber ducks, a 180 million-year-old fossil and West Ham fans flood the streets
• Best Amazon deals and offers to buy now, from air fryers to Apple watches

Footage from the incident showed the beast’s fin and tail appearing from the water, as a beachgoer shouted out: “It is eating his remains now.”

“We went to the beach to relax. My son was attacked by a shark. It all happened in seconds,” Yury told local media.

“What kind of help can you give? This meat grinder happened in 20 seconds, he was just dragged under the water.”

The beast was then lifted out of the sea in a net and taken to the beach on a small boat where it was bludgeoned to death.

Video footage shows people hitting the fish over the head with what appeared to be a metal pole or a stick.

It appeared to be alive as it thrashed on the sand with a hook in its eye.

Authorities closed off a 46-mile stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off limits until Sunday.

Yury added: “This is an absolutely ridiculous coincidence, because it is a safe beach. There are ships and yachts around.

“It's never happened there. They usually attack on wild beaches. It's just some kind of evil fate."

The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try to determine the reasons for the rare attack.

Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions.

However, in 2022 there were two fatal attacks in Hurghada within days, killing an Austrian and a Romanian tourist.

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh, boast some of the country’s most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists.

Divers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer a rich and colourful sea life.

Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, which has been hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

New to The Independent?

Or if you would prefer:

Want an ad-free experience?

Hi {{indy.fullName}}

• My Independent Premium
• Account details
• Help centre

• Australia edition
• International edition
• Europe edition

Russian man dies after being mauled by shark off Egyptian Red Sea resort

Authorities close off 46-mile stretch of coastline after man attacked by tiger shark near Hurghada

A Russian man has died after being mauled by a shark off one of Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities have said.

Egypt’s environment ministry said the man was killed on Thursday after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 46-mile (74km) stretch of the coastline, announcing it would remain off-limits until Sunday.

The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack.

The Russian consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name. Russia’s Tass state news agency said the person killed was a Russian man born in 1999 who lived in Egypt full-time and was not a tourist.

A video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, then being dragged under.

A diver who arrived on the scene just after the attack said people had rushed to help the victim after a lifeguard from a nearby hotel raised the alarm, but were not able to reach him in time.

In a statement posted on its official channel on the Telegram messaging application, the consulate urged Russian tourists to be vigilant when in the water and to strictly adhere to any swimming bans imposed by local authorities.

Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions. In 2022, however, two women – one Austrian and one Romanian – were killed within days of each other in shark attacks at Hurghada.

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country’s most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists. Divers are attracted by the steep dropoffs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer a rich and colourful sea life.

Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters. They are among sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

• Marine life
• Middle East and north Africa

More on this story

California woman describes harrowing shark attack: ‘I saw it clamp my leg’

Shark attack: man’s left arm ‘nearly severed’ in waters off Port Hedland in WA

Shark attack: teenage surfer bitten on arm at Avoca beach on NSW Central Coast

Two women killed in shark attacks in Egypt’s Red Sea

British man named as victim of fatal Australia shark attack

Shark attacks increased around the world in 2021 after years of decline

California officials close beaches after man dies in shark attack

Great white shark attacks on humans may be case of mistaken identity, study suggests

Most viewed.

Man mauled to death by tiger shark off Egypt’s Red Sea coast

A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said.

Egypt’s Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 46-mile stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday.

The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack.

The Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name.

A video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, then being dragged under.

Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions. However, in 2022, two fatal attacks in Hughada within days, killing an Austrian and a Romanian tourist.

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country’s most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists. Divers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer a rich and colorful sea life.

Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

• Election 2024
• Entertainment
• Newsletters
• Photography
• Personal Finance
• AP Investigations
• AP Buyline Personal Finance
• AP Buyline Shopping
• Press Releases
• Israel-Hamas War
• Russia-Ukraine War
• Global elections
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Election Results
• Delegate Tracker
• AP & Elections
• Auto Racing
• 2024 Paris Olympic Games
• Movie reviews
• Book reviews
• Personal finance
• Financial Markets
• Business Highlights
• Financial wellness
• Artificial Intelligence
• Social Media

Russian citizen mauled to death by tiger shark off Egypt’s Red Sea coast in rare attack

• Copy Link copied

CAIRO (AP) — A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said.

Egypt’s Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 74-kilometer (46-mile) stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday.

The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack.

The Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name.

A video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, then being dragged under.

Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions. However, in 2022, two fatal attacks in Hughada within days, killing an Austrian and a Romanian tourist .

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country’s most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists. Divers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer a rich and colorful sea life.

Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

Russian citizen killed in shark attack in Egypt

• Medium Text

Sign up here.

Reporting by Reuters reporters Editing by Andrew Osborn and Leslie Adler

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. New Tab , opens new tab

World Chevron

Pro-Palestinian seders planned in New York, other cities as college campuses simmer

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators plan to risk mass arrest on Tuesday by closing down the Brooklyn street where U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer resides, a coalition of Jewish groups opposing Israel's actions in Gaza said.

An aide to a member of the European Parliament for the far-right Alternative for Germany has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of "especially severe" espionage for China, the latest in a spate of such arrests across Europe.

Russian man mauled to death by tiger shark off Egypt's Red Sea coast in rare attack

Video footage circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling him.

News reporter @luciabinding

Friday 9 June 2023 15:59, UK

A young Russian man was mauled to death by a shark off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts, according to Egyptian and Russian authorities.

The man, named as Vladimir Popov by Russian media, died after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada, Egypt's environment ministry said.

Footage circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling him and then dragged under.

The ministry later said the shark had been caught and was being examined in a laboratory to try to determine the reasons for the rare attack.

A 46-mile (74km) stretch of the coastline was closed off by authorities, who announced it would remain off-limits until Sunday.

The man's father, Yury Popov, was forced to watch the attack helplessly from the shore as the predator circled the 23-year-old and eventually dragged him under the water.

Speaking to the 112 media outlet following his son's death, Mr Popov said: "We went to the beach to relax. My son was attacked by a shark, it all happened in seconds."

More on Egypt

US vice president Kamala Harris demands 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza, calling for Hamas to accept terms - as Israel 'boycotts' talks

Israel-Hamas war: 'No preparation whatsoever' for influx of Palestinian civilians at Gaza's Rafah border crossing, says Egypt's foreign minister

Egypt's ominous threat to suspend peace deal over Rafah offensive should be taken seriously by Israel

Related Topics:

He said no other family members were near his son at the time of the attack to help, but added: "What kind of help can you give? This meat grinder happened in 20 seconds, he was just dragged under the water."

Mr Popov described the attack as an "absolutely ridiculous coincidence" because the beach is known to be safe.

"There are ships and yachts around. It's never happened there. They usually attack on wild beaches. It's just some kind of evil fate," he said.

Other videos being shared online show the tiger shark being caught alive and dragged ashore by a boat following the attack, before being clubbed to death.

It is considered rare for shark attacks to take place in the coastal areas of the Red Sea.

However, there were two fatal incidents of shark attacks last year in Hurghada within a few days of each other, resulting in the deaths of Austrian and Romanian tourists.

Be the first to get Breaking News

Install the Sky News app for free

Egypt's renowned beach destinations in the Red Sea, such as Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh, are frequently visited by European tourists. These destinations are particularly popular among divers who are drawn by the vibrant sea life visible in the steep drop-offs of coral reefs located just offshore.

In recent times, Egypt has been making concerted efforts to revive its tourism industry, which has suffered due to political instability, the COVID pandemic, and the conflict in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are a notable species found in both tropical and temperate waters. They are known for being among the sharks that often attack humans without provocation, as per the records of the International Shark Attack File.

Related Topics

Fatal shark attack of Russian man near Red Sea resort purportedly caught on video

CAIRO − A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said.

Egypt's Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 46-mile stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday.

The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack.

The Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name.

Shark attacks kayak with man onboard Fisherman's GoPro video captures huge shark bite kayak in attack off Hawaii coast

Just keep swimming: Humans and sharks can share the ocean safely, California study finds

Purported video of attack circulates online

A video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, then being dragged under.

Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions. However, in 2022, two fatal attacks in Hughada within days,  killing an Austrian  and  a Romanian tourist .

Red Sea resorts

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country’s most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists. Divers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer a rich and colorful sea life.

Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

Russian citizen mauled to death by tiger shark off Egypt's Red Sea coast in rare attack

A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said.

Egypt's Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 74-kilometre (46-mile) stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday.

The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack.

The Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name.

• If you're on Telegram, subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on important news

A video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, then being dragged under.

Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions. However, in 2022, two fatal attacks in Hughada within days, killing an Austrian and a Romanian tourist.

Egypt's Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country's most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists. Divers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer a rich and colourful sea life.

Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Senate expenses climbed to $7.2 million in 2023, up nearly 30%

Senators in Canada claimed $7.2 million in expenses in 2023, a nearly 30 per cent increase over the previous year.

Pedestrian, baby injured after stroller struck and dragged by vehicle in Squamish, B.C.

Police say a baby and a pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a vehicle struck a baby stroller and dragged it for two blocks before stopping in Squamish, B.C.

Tom Mulcair: Park littered with trash after 'pilot project' is perfect symbol of Trudeau governance

Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair says that what's happening now in a trash-littered federal park in Quebec is a perfect metaphor for how the Trudeau government runs things.

Demonstrators kicked out of Ontario legislature for disruption after failed keffiyeh vote

A group of demonstrators were kicked out of the legislature after a second NDP motion calling for unanimous consent to reverse a ban on the keffiyeh failed to pass.

RCMP uncovers alleged plot by 2 Montreal men to illegally sell drones, equipment to Libya

The RCMP says it has uncovered a plot by two men in Montreal to sell Chinese drones and military equipment to Libya illegally.

Government agrees to US$138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

The U.S. Justice Department announced a US$138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.

BREAKING | Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko won't play in Game 2

The Vancouver Canucks will be without all-star goalie Thatcher Demko when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

Man wanted in connection with deadly shooting in Toronto tops list of most wanted fugitives in Canada

A 35-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of Toronto resident 29-year-old Sharmar Powell-Flowers nine months ago has topped the list of the BOLO program’s 25 most wanted fugitives across Canada, police announced Tuesday.

Doctors ask Liberal government to reconsider capital gains tax change

The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.

Bodies found by U.S. authorities searching for missing B.C. kayakers

United States authorities who have been searching for a pair of missing kayakers from British Columbia since the weekend have recovered two bodies in the nearby San Juan Islands of Washington state.

Toronto's police chief clarifies initial statement on Umar Zameer acquittal, says he 'accepts' jury's finding

Toronto's Chief of Police has clarified a statement that he'd hoped for "a different outcome" made just after Umar's Zameer acquittal, telling reporters Tuesday he supports and accepts the jury's finding in the five-week trial.

B.C. places online harms bill on hold after agreement with Meta, X, TikTok, Snapchat

The British Columbia government is putting its proposed online harms legislation on hold after reaching an agreement with some of the largest social media platforms to make people safer online.

Director of B.C. massage school must pay $12K after asking client to 'certify' he's not Muslim

The director of a B.C. massage school has been ordered to pay thousands of dollars for discriminatory comments she made to a Muslim man who wanted to book a treatment.

Thieves use stolen forklift to rip cash machine out of U.K. bank

Police in the U.K. are searching for a group of suspects seen on video using a forklift to steal a cash machine from a bank.

Ukraine suspends consular services for military-age men in draft push

Ukraine on Tuesday suspended consular services for military-age male citizens until May 18, criticizing Ukrainians abroad who it said expected to receive help from the state without helping it battle for survival in the war against Russia.

U.K. puts its defense industry on 'war footing' and gives Ukraine $850 million in new military aid

The U.K. prime minister said Tuesday the country is putting its defense industry on a 'war footing' by increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, and pledged to send arms worth $850 million to Ukraine.

Pro-Palestinian protests roiling U.S. colleges escalate with arrests, new encampments and closures

The student protests of Israel's war with Hamas that have been creating friction at U.S. universities escalated Tuesday as new encampments sprouted and some colleges encouraged students to stay home and learn online, after dozens of arrests across the country.

Lebanon's Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since start of Gaza war

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone attack against Israeli military bases north of the city of Acre, in its deepest strike into Israeli territory since the Gaza war began.

Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut

Life-saving medication and equipment are dwindling or altogether absent as brutal gangs tighten their grip on Haiti's capital and beyond.

Alzheimer's drug adoption in U.S. slowed by doctors' skepticism

Nine months into the U.S. launch of the first drug proven to slow the advance of Alzheimer's, Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi is facing an unexpected hurdle to widespread use: an entrenched belief among some doctors that treating the memory-robbing disease is futile.

Studies show forever chemicals are found in much of Canada's water. Have they impacted you?

Share your story by emailing us at [email protected] with your name, general location and phone number in case we want to follow up. Your comments may be used in a CTVNews.ca story.

Quebec-based research initiative explores innovations in rural health care

Due to long distances and under-resourcing, trauma patients in rural Quebec are three times more likely to die before hospital admission than their urban counterparts. But a program called Living Lab Charlevoix is bringing medical students and residents to the north shore of the St. Lawrence River to change that.

Quebec Health Department reports 28 cases of eye damage linked to solar eclipse

Quebec's Health Department says it has received 28 reports of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse that passed over southern parts of the province.

Voyager 1 is sending data back to Earth for the first time in 5 months

For the first time in five months, NASA engineers have received decipherable data from Voyager 1 after crafting a creative solution to fix a communication problem aboard humanity’s most distant spacecraft in the cosmos.

Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Biologists, cognitive scientists and philosophers across the globe say there is a reasonable possibility the vast majority of creatures on Earth are sentient in some way.

Entertainment

John Lennon's lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction

A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an auction in May after it was recently found in the attic of a home in Britain.

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' shatters streaming records across Spotify, Amazon, Apple

Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' which dropped on Friday, became the most-streamed album on its first day across Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.

Victoria Beckham reunites with the Spice Girls for iconic singalong at 50th birthday party

Victoria Beckham, the fashion designer once known best as Posh Spice, celebrated her 50th birthday this weekend in London, where she was joined by her former Spice Girls bandmates.

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know

Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It's a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time consuming if owners don't have a plan to deal with one.

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

Equifax Canada is exploring how rent data could factor in to credit scores to help make credit and financial services accessible to more people.

Soft skills, preparation can help new graduates land jobs, experts say

As new graduates enter the workforce over the next few weeks, they are likely to face challenges getting their foot in the door and must be prepared to effectively communicate what they bring to the company.

Cherry blossoms blooming in Canada: Here's what to know

There is a swaying sea of colour in some cities across Canada, and it's a sure sign of spring: cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Calgary lawyer launches clothing line to champion Charter rights

A Calgary criminal defence lawyer has launched a clothing campaign to promote awareness about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

$3.8M home in B.C.'s Okanagan has steel shell for extra wildfire protection

A home in B.C.'s Okanagan that features a weathering steel shell designed to provide some protection against wildfires has been listed for sale at $3.8 million.

OPINION | An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover

Passover helped to remind me of a conversation I had a month ago with my friend Noam in which I said, “Hank Greenberg would have been a top-100 baseball player had it not been for World War II.”

Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says

Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 and increasingly undercut oil demand, the International Energy Agency forecast on Tuesday, adding affordability and charging infrastructure would be key to future growth.

More than 55,000 Ford vehicles recalled over battery issue

Ford recalled more than 55,000 trucks and SUVs over a battery detection issue, according to a Transport Canada recall notice.

Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say

Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.

Local Spotlight

Mystery surrounds giant custom Canucks jerseys worn by Lions Gate Bridge statues

The giant stone statues guarding the Lions Gate Bridge have been dressed in custom Vancouver Canucks jerseys as the NHL playoffs get underway.

'I'm committed': Oilers fan won't cut hair until Stanley Cup comes to Edmonton

A local Oilers fan is hoping to see his team cut through the postseason, so he can cut his hair.

'It's not my father's body!' Wrong man sent home after death on family vacation in Cuba

A family from Laval, Que. is looking for answers... and their father's body. He died on vacation in Cuba and authorities sent someone else's body back to Canada.

'Once is too many times': Education assistants facing rising violence in classrooms

A former educational assistant is calling attention to the rising violence in Alberta's classrooms.

What is capital gains tax? How is it going to affect the economy and the younger generations?

The federal government says its plan to increase taxes on capital gains is aimed at wealthy Canadians to achieve “tax fairness.”

UBC football star turning heads in lead up to NFL draft

At 6'8" and 350 pounds, there is nothing typical about UBC offensive lineman Giovanni Manu, who was born in Tonga and went to high school in Pitt Meadows.

Cat found at Pearson airport 3 days after going missing

Kevin the cat has been reunited with his family after enduring a harrowing three-day ordeal while lost at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this week.

Molly on a mission: N.S. student collecting books about women in sport for school library

Molly Knight, a Grade 4 student in Nova Scotia, noticed her school library did not have many books on female athletes, so she started her own book drive in hopes of changing that.

Where did the gold go? Crime expert weighs in on unfolding Pearson airport heist investigation

Almost 7,000 bars of pure gold were stolen from Pearson International Airport exactly one year ago during an elaborate heist, but so far only a tiny fraction of that stolen loot has been found.

B.C. fugitives 3rd and 4th on Canada's most-wanted list, $100K reward being offered

Two B.C. fugitives made the top five on Canada's most-wanted list, officials announced Tuesday.

Teacher shortages see some Ontario high school students awarded perfect grades on midterm exams

Students at a high school in York Region have been awarded perfect marks on their midterm exams in three subjects – not because of their academic performances however, but because they had no teacher.

Calgary police chief weighs in on the complexities of protecting sex workers

Calgary's police chief is encouraging sex trade workers to report abuse, assaults and any other issues they encounter to the recently-created Bad Date Line.

Missing Calgary man last seen in Tuscany, may be travelling in Chevy Cruze

Calgary police have released a photo of a missing man with hope the public can help locate him.

NCC to close 1.2 km stretch of Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles this summer

The National Capital Commission will close a section of Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles seven days a week this summer, but only a shorter section of the road will be open for active transportation in July and August.

Ottawa murder suspect on list of Canada's top 25 most wanted fugitives

A Toronto man wanted in connection to a double homicide at an Ottawa shopping centre has been named one of the top 25 most wanted fugitives in Canada.

Here's where a new bowling alley is opening in Kanata

Bowlers will soon have a spot to throw strikes in Ottawa's west end. Oakville-based Splitsville has announced plans to open a location at the Kanata Centrum in the fall.

Province won't have to cover meal, alcohol costs of L.A. Kings games in Quebec City

The Quebec government will not have to cover the cost of meals and alcohol for Los Angeles Kings players coming to Quebec City for two exhibition games this fall.

Thieves allegedly attempt to steal thousands of litres of gasoline in Brossard

Two thieves allegedly attempted to steal 'thousands' of litres of gasoline from a Brossard service station.

Fire engulfs old Edmonton municipal airport hangar

A historical hangar at the former Edmonton municipal airport beside the NAIT main campus was on fire Monday night.

Pride flag stolen from St. Albert home

St. Albert RCMP are searching for the person who was caught on camera tearing down and stealing a Pride flag from a home in the Lacombe subdivision.

ASIRT completes investigation into presumed death of man who fell into North Saskatchewan River

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has wrapped up its investigation into the role of police in the presumed drowning death of a man earlier this month.

Police release name of teen who died following incident in Halifax mall parking lot

Halifax Regional Police has confirmed the identity of the teen who died following an incident in the parking lot of the Halifax Shopping Centre Monday.

'There was a lot of black smoke': Crane operator sounds alarm while trapped during highrise fire in Halifax

A tower crane operator alerted emergency crews after noticing a fire on a construction site in Halifax Tuesday morning.

Woman fighting cancer seeks donations for son with progressive disease

A Nova Scotia mother battling Stage 4 cancer is seeking donations to help her travel for treatment and adjust her home for her son who is living with a progressive disease that limits his mobility.

Whiteout Street Party to bring road closures, transit reroutes

With the Whiteout Street Party taking place on Donald Street, several road closures will be put in place.

Manitoba creates provincial spine surgery program

Manitoba will be performing more spinal surgeries in the province, Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said Tuesday.

'Never seen this before': Homes in Manitoba community damaged by ice wall

Homeowners in a Manitoba community are cleaning up after being impacted by a natural phenomenon last week.

Suspect in 2023 Regina homicide joins Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted

Daniel "Juma" Drie Atem, wanted in connection to a Regina homicide last summer, is now one of Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted.

One year after fatal collision, Regina council has final say on lower speed limit in Cathedral

Regina city councillors are set to consider lowering the speed limit in the Cathedral neighbourhood to 30 kilometres per hour on Wednesday.

Regina Open Door Society class hosts Governor General of Canada visit

The Regina Open Door Society had a very special guest in one of their classes on Tuesday morning.

$50,000 reward issued for Kitchener man’s alleged killer

Habiton Solomon is wanted in the fatal 2023 shooting of Joshua Tarnue in Kitchener.

Conestoga College hiring a group of 'lamb-scapers'

Conestoga says it’s the first college or university in Ontario to use sheep to maintain vegetation on campus.

Suspicious package scare leads to evacuation in Guelph

Several businesses in Guelph’s north end were evacuated Tuesday morning after a suspicious package was found at the Canada Post distribution centre on Woodlawn Road.

Sask. broker says halal mortgages are not a new concept in Canada

A Saskatoon mortgage broker says the federal government’s move to help Muslim Canadians get into the housing market by promoting halal mortgages is not such a radical idea — it’s helping families buy their first home without breaking their faith.

Saskatoon man charged after loaded gun found

A 23-year-old man from Saskatoon faces firearm charges following a police investigation on Friday.

Sask. driver caught using vise grips in place of steering wheel

A driver caught using vise grips in place of a steering wheel was ticketed Wednesday after being stopped by police on a rural road.

Northern Ontario

Sudbury police still trying to solve 2022 murder at downtown apartment

Sudbury police are finally releasing the identity of the 50-year-old man who was found shot to death inside his downtown apartment in 2022 as the investigation continues.

BREAKING | North Bay doctor accused of assaulting patient, threatening another

A North Bay doctor is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a patient with a weapon and threatening another person at the hospital, police say.

BREAKING | 'Armed and dangerous' southern Ont. man wanted by Manitoulin police

Police on Manitoulin Island are looking for an 'armed and dangerous' man following an incident involving a firearm on Friday.

Bus rapid transit celebrates project milestone

London’s bus rapid transit project (BRT) is celebrating a milestone this week, with the arrival and installation of the first transit shelter in the city’s downtown core.

Car fire on Highway 401 sends one person to hospital

The Dutton/Dunwich Fire Department responded to the scene near mile marker 142 between Currie Road and Iona Road, after the vehicle caught fire.

Clinton man with Down syndrome reported missing, found by 'Project Lifesaver'

Brian Gray-Hicks likes to be active, and goes for daily walks near his home in Clinton.

Full road closure set to take place on Barrie's east end

Construction continues at Allandale Transit Terminal, with a three-day road closure set to take place on Barrie's east end.

Distressed elderly man rescued from marina

An elderly man was hauled from the water Sunday evening after plunging into a marina and struggling to stay afloat.

Forest collision leads to impaired driving charges

Police laid impaired driving charges following a single-vehicle collision into the forest in Tiny Township on Monday night.

Windsor shooting suspect John Managhan added to Canada’s most wanted list

A Windsor man sought for attempted murder has been named as one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives.

'It’s so sad': Six cars involved in early morning crash

Just before 5 a.m., police were called to the scene of the multi-vehicle crash between on Bruce Avenue between Giles Boulevard and Clinton Street.

'Strengthen the Core' revitalization plan unveiled by city and police

A new revitalization plan has been unveiled for downtown Windsor.

Vancouver Island

Homicide investigation underway after body found near Kelowna, B.C.

Major crime detectives in British Columbia are investigating a suspected homicide after a body was found in a remote area southeast Kelowna over the weekend.

Stolen snake named Milkshake returned to Kelowna pet store

A banana ball python that was stolen from a Kelowna pet store on Saturday has been returned unharmed, Mounties said.

Nurses rally at B.C. Interior hospital over security, staffing concerns

Nurses held a rally Wednesday at a hospital in the B.C. Interior that closed its emergency department more than a dozen times last year due to insufficient staff.

Southern Alberta woman wins $2M on Western 6-49 lottery

A southern Alberta woman says she began to hyperventilate when she realized she had won $2 million.

Lethbridge green cart program a success one year in, city says

The City of Lethbridge is calling the first year of its curbside organics waste collection program a success.

Coaldale RCMP seek information on hit-and-run

Coaldale RCMP are looking for the public's help to locate a suspect in a hit-and-run in a McDonald's parking lot earlier this month.

Sault Ste. Marie

Northwest Ont. woman charged with stunt driving

A 43-year-old woman has been charged with stunt driving following an incident on Highway 17 in Terrace Bay on Sunday.

One dead after ATV crash in Sault Ste. Marie

A 34-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie has died following a serious crash involving an ATV on Monday afternoon, police say.

Newfoundland director found creeping terror of 'The King Tide' in a tiny coastal town

Newfoundlander Christian Sparkes has shot several films around his home province, but with his new psychological thriller 'The King Tide' he saw an opportunity to wander into one unique town that had eluded him over the years.

2 people dead, 4 others make it to shore after vessel capsizes in Newfoundland

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says two people were found dead and four others survived after a boat capsized off the west coast of Newfoundland.

N.L. gardening store revives 19th century seed-packing machine

Technology from the 19th century has been brought out of retirement at a Newfoundland gardening store, as staff look for all the help they can get to fill orders during a busy season.

Shopping Trends

The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.  Read about us.

Editor's Picks

17 practical things for your backyard that you'll want to order immediately, 19 of the best mother's day gifts under $50, here are the best deals you'll find on amazon canada right now, 13 bestselling gardening products from amazon canada that have over 5,000 5-star reviews, 17 affordable eco-friendly products you'll want to add to your cart today, our guide to the best inflatable hot tubs in canada in 2024 (and where to get them), 17 unique mother's day gifts your mom definitely wants, but probably won’t buy herself, if your mom needs a bit of rest and relaxation, here are 20 of the best self-care gifts for mother's day, 20 gifts that are so great, you'll want to keep them for yourself, 12 travel-sized skincare products that'll fit in your toiletry bag, 15 wrinkle-smoothing serums that’ll help reduce the appearance of fine lines, this canadian red light therapy brand is here to give you your best skin ever, stay connected.

The Straits Times

• International
• Print Edition
• news with benefits
• SPH Rewards
• STClassifieds
• Berita Harian
• Hardwarezone
• Shin Min Daily News
• Tamil Murasu
• The Business Times
• The New Paper
• Lianhe Zaobao
• Advertise with us

Russian dies in shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coast

CAIRO - A Russian man was killed on Thursday when a shark attacked him off the coast of Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, the authorities said.

“An attack by a tiger shark on a beachgoer... led to his death,” Egypt’s environment ministry posted on Facebook, without providing further details.

Russian media said the victim was a Russian national in his 20s, and video circulated on social media appearing to show the incident.

Russian Consul-General Viktor Voropayev told state-owned TASS news agency that the Egyptian authorities had confirmed to him the death of the Russian national, who was born in 1999.

“The victim was not a tourist, but a permanent resident of Egypt,” Mr Voropayev told the news agency.

Video footage said to be of the incident was widely circulated on social media in Egypt, showing a person struggling to escape from the shark.

Egypt’s environment ministry said a team had captured the shark “to inspect it”, saying it had displayed “abnormal behaviour... resulting in the incident”.

It said water activities would be suspended for two days starting on Friday, pointing to previous attacks on people by the same type of shark.

The Red Sea is a popular tourist destination, where sharks are common but rarely attack people who swim within authorised areas.

Last July, two women, an Austrian and a Romanian, were killed in a shark attack near Hurghada.

In 2018, a Czech tourist was killed by a shark off a Red Sea beach after a similar attack killed a German tourist in 2015.

In 2010, a spate of five attacks in five days unusually close to the shore of tourist hot spot Sharm el-Sheikh killed one German and injured four other foreign tourists. AFP

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

• Marine life

Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards

Spin the wheel now

• Travel Updates

Tiger shark clubbed to death after killing tourist in Egyptian resort Hurghada

A 10ft tiger shark was beaten to death after it killed a Russian tourist in the Egyptian resort of Hurghada.

Little girl terrified amid plane brawl

Tourist plunges 76 metres at volcano

’Something strange’: Ferry crew’s big spot

A tiger shark was clubbed to death in a savage revenge attack after the beast killed a tourist at a popular resort in the Red Sea.

Tourists watched in horror as Vladimir Popov, 23, was dragged under the water and mauled to death by the 10ft “meat grinder” shark in Egypt’s Hurghada.

Popov’s helpless dad Yury was watching from the shore as his son desperately screamed “papa, papa” while the predator hunted him.

Witnesses said the shark savaged Popov before toying with his body for a harrowing two hours in the water.

“It’s eating his remains now,” one witness can be heard saying in footage of the horrifying incident, the New York Post reported.

Footage then showed the beast being hauled out of the sea on a small boat in a net before being dumped on the beach and ferociously beaten.

The shark appeared to be alive as it writhed on the sand with a hook in its eye.

The video showed a man savagely smashing it over the head with what appeared to be a stick or a metal pole.

Egyptian authorities said they caught the shark that attacked the Russian man.

Researchers are now probing whether the shark was responsible to any previous incidents in the area.

Popov was on a long stay in Egypt - possibly avoiding the call up to Putin’s war in Ukraine.

His dad Yury told local media: “We went to the beach to relax. My son was attacked by a shark. It all happened in seconds.

“This meat grinder happened in 20 seconds... it is just some kind of evil fate.”

Initial reports suggested Popov was with his girlfriend at the time - but local media reports said she’s currently in Russia.

It’s understood a woman who was also in the water managed to escape.

The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the death of a citizen from a shark attack.

When the incident happened, voices in the sea pleaded: “Swim away, swim away! Quick! A shark!”

One eyewitness said: “It was about seven metres from the shore.”

Another said: “The shark appeared, and immediately bit the man.

“He tried to swim away from the shark, but he couldn’t.

“It dragged the body for two hours. It constantly dragged him under the water.”

Russian tourists have been told to be vigilant in the popular resort and follow the instructions of hotel staff.

It comes after a 37-year-old tourist was ambushed by a shark at a Red Sea resort in Aqaba, Jordan, in June 2021.

The man was parasailing when he suddenly began to graze the ocean.

A shark then leapt from the water and chomped his leg - and the tourist miraculously managed to not get dragged beneath the water.

He was left brutally bitten and sustained serious injuries from the attack.

And in July last year, a tourist was mauled to death by a shark in Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt.

More Coverage

The 68-year-old snorkeller had apparently told her partner she was just going back into the water “for a moment” before being killed.

Her lifeless body was pulled out of the sea after being located on a reef, according to horrified eyewitnesses.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission

Add your comment to this story

To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register

Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout

Shocking footage of a terrified little girl has emerged after a vicious passenger was filmed punching police and cabin crew on board a flight.

A 31-year-old tourist taking a photo at an active volcano has fallen more than 76 metres to her death in a horror accident.

Sydney ferry staff have saved a stranded kayaker in Sydney Harbour after their kayak capsized in rough waters.

• Politics & Security
• Economy & Business

Russian citizen killed in Egypt shark attack in Red Sea

A Russian citizen was killed in a shark attack in Egypt on Thursday, leading to mixed reactions on social media amid anti-Russia sentiment because of the war in Ukraine.

Egypt’s Ministry of Environment said that a beachgoer was killed by a tiger shark in the resort city of Hurghada on the Red Sea. Russia’s official TASS news agency identified the victim on Thursday as Russian citizen V. Yu. Popov, 24 years old. The victim was a permanent resident in Egypt and not a tourist, according to TASS.

A two-day ban on swimming, snorkeling and other water activities went into effect in the area on Friday morning, according to a Facebook post by the Egyptian environment ministry. In a later statement, the ministry said the shark had been caught.

A horrifying video of the attack widely circulated in international media on Thursday and Friday.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Only $100 per year.

Sign up for our newsletter

Daily briefing, the takeaway, week in review, business & tech briefing, security briefing, china-middle east briefing, gulf briefing, turkey briefing, israel briefing, palestine briefing, us confrontation with iran’s proxies: live q&a with jared szuba and elizabeth hagedorn.

The Israel-Hamas War: Live Q&A with Amb. David Satterfield (Part 2)

Choose your path to continue reading

Enjoy your complimentary article.

Provide your email and get free access to one article.

Thank you! Check your email to view your article.

You have already accessed your free article. Please consider subscribing to access all of Al-Monitor.

Or get unlimited all-access

Subscribe now to access all Al-Monitor content.

• All News & Analysis
• Memos & Reports
• All Newsletters

Oops! It looks like you already enjoyed your free article

To continue reading Al-Monitor articles, please subscribe.

Get unlimited all-access

A Russian beachgoer was killed in a shark attack in Egypt while hanging out near a Red Sea resort town

• A shark attack in Egypt claimed the life of a young Russian man at a Red Sea resort.
• The man, born in 1999, had just moved to the region with his father, per independent Russian media.
• A video appearing to show the horrific attack has been circulating on Russian social media.

A Russian man was killed by a shark at a resort town in Egypt on Thursday.

The man, identified as Popov V., died during a stay at the beach resort town of Hurghada, which lies on the coast of the Red Sea, the local Russian consulate said, per state media agency TASS. He was born in 1999, per the consulate.

Popov was attacked by the shark while at Dream Beach , according to Consul General Viktor Vorpaev.

The beach is popular with tourists, but Vorpaev said Popov was not a tourist and was living in Egypt permanently, TASS reported.

The shark in question was a tiger shark, the Egyptian environment ministry said on Thursday. The ministry banned water activities in the area for the next two days and said the same shark had attacked people before.

Related stories

Following the attack, the consulate warned Russians in the area to "remain vigilant when in the water" and to follow swimming restrictions and instructions from Egyptian authorities.

The independent Russian outlet Baza reported that Popov had moved with his father to Hurghada and bought an apartment in the town a few months ago.

A neighbor of Popov's told the outlet that the victim was with his father at the shore, and that he was heard calling for his "dad" as the attack unfolded.

A video, which was circulated this week on Russian Telegram channels, appears to show several moments of the attack. In the chilling footage, a man in the water can be heard screaming as a shark circles around him before pulling him under and thrashing near the surface.

"Oh my god," an onlooker shouts repeatedly off-camera.

A witness told Russian television network Ren.TV that rescuers tried to swim to Popov, but that he disappeared before they reached him.

Popov's death received widespread Russian media coverage this week, in light of two other deadly shark attacks in Hurghada last year. In July 2022, a Romanian woman and an Austrian woman were killed within days of each other near the resort town.

Shark are commonly found in the Red Sea, but rarely attack people who swim within approved areas. Two other deadly shark attacks at Red Sea beaches have occurred in 2015 and 2018, per Agence France-Presse.

Watch: Shark expert rates ten shark attack scenes in movies and tv

• Main content

Russian Citizen Killed in Shark Attack in Egypt

A view of one of the beaches that have been closed after a Russian citizen was killed in a shark attack near a beach at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, Egypt June 9, 2023. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

(Reuters) -A Russian citizen was killed in a shark attack near a beach at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, Russia's Consulate General in the city and two Egyptian security sources said on Thursday.

Egypt's Environment Ministry said in a statement posted on Facebook that a tiger shark was responsible for the death of a beachgoer, without giving details of the victim.

A team from the ministry and other authorities was able to capture the shark, the statement said, adding that local authorities had issued a ban on swimming, snorkelling and other water sports activities on several beaches near the attack site.

War in Israel and Gaza

A diver who arrived on the scene just after the attack said people had rushed to help the victim after a lifeguard from a nearby hotel raised the alarm, but were not able to reach him in time.

Russia's TASS news agency said the person killed was a Russian man born in 1999 who lived in Egypt full-time and was not a tourist.

In a statement posted on its official channel on the Telegram messaging application, the consulate urged Russian tourists to be vigilant when in the water and to strictly adhere to any swimming bans imposed by local authorities.

Photos You Should See - April 2024

(Reporting by Reuters reportersEditing by Andrew Osborn and Leslie Adler)

Copyright 2023 Thomson Reuters .

Join the Conversation

Tags: Russia , Middle East , Europe , Egypt

America 2024

Health News Bulletin

Stay informed on the latest news on health and COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report.

Sign in to manage your newsletters »

Sign up to receive the latest updates from U.S News & World Report and our trusted partners and sponsors. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy .

You May Also Like

The 10 worst presidents.

U.S. News Staff Feb. 23, 2024

Cartoons on President Donald Trump

Feb. 1, 2017, at 1:24 p.m.

Photos: Obama Behind the Scenes

April 8, 2022

Photos: Who Supports Joe Biden?

March 11, 2020

Judge Rips Trump Team on Gag Order

Lauren Camera April 23, 2024

New Home Sales See a Spring Bump

Tim Smart April 23, 2024

What to Know: Trump Trial Day One

Lauren Camera April 22, 2024

The Week in Cartoons April 22-26

April 23, 2024, at 12:42 p.m.

Protests Boil Over on College Campuses

GDP, Inflation Highlight Economic Data

Tim Smart April 22, 2024

• Share on Facebook
• Share on SMS
• Share on Email

• Speaking of Health
• Advertise With Us
• Player of the Week
• Street Squad Lexington
• Street Squad Orangeburg
• Street Squad Sumter

Shocking shark attack in Egypt's Hurghada claims Russian man's life

More Videos

Next up in 5

Example video title will go here for this video

CAIRO, Egypt — A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said.

Egypt's Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 74-kilometer (46-mile) stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday.

The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack.

The Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name.

A video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, then being dragged under.

Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions. However, in 2022, two fatal attacks in Hughada within days,  killing an Austrian and  a Romanian tourist .

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country’s most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists. Divers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer a rich and colorful sea life.

Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

Related Articles

• Pennsylvania woman killed in Bahamas shark attack
• Recent shark bites scary, but serious injuries remain vanishingly rare

Before You Leave, Check This Out

WLTX would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.

Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.

latest in World News

Senior Hezbollah terrorist killed in fiery Israeli airstrike...

Archaeologists make 'completely sensational' treasure discovery...

Moscow court rejects WSJ reporter's Evan Gershkovich’s appeal,...

2 Malaysian military helicopters collide midair, killing all 10...

Meta spokesman gets 6-year prison sentence by Russian court after...

Paging Doctor John: Chinese public toilets now scan your urine...

Tourist plunges 250 feet to her death into active volcano while...

Airline passenger filmed beating flight attendants, cops -- and...

Live updates, senior hezbollah terrorist killed in fiery israeli airstrike caught on video: idf.

• View Author Archive
• Get author RSS feed

Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.

A top Hezbollah terrorist was killed in an airstrike in southern Lebanon early Tuesday, according to the Israel Defense Forces as it shared stunning footage of the attack.

The video of the assault opens with an aerial view of a car driving through the city of Aadloun, with Hezbollah operative and “key terrorist” Hussein Azqul confirmed to be inside, the IDF said.

As soon as the Israeli aircraft locks onto Azqul’s car, a missile is fired, hitting the vehicle dead center, with flames erupting from the explosion.

The blast causes the car to lose control and careen off the road before coming to a stop as it continues to burn.

A second explosion is seen further up the road, suggesting a second missile was fired but missed after the car lost control.

The attack took place on an empty roadway in the Lebanese coastal city.

Azqul was identified as “a key terrorist” in Hezbollah’s air defense system who the IDF alleged took part in the planning and execution of the group’s terror activities.

The Israeli military said Azqul’s death served as a “significant blow” to Hezbollah’s air defense unit as the IDF and the terrorist group continue to exchange fire over the northern border .

Along with Azqul, the IDF said it also killed another Hezbollah member in a separate airstrike in southern Lebanon overnight.

Muhammad Attiya, a member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit, was also identified as an operative involved with the attacks against Israel, the IDF said.

The two senior Hezbollah members are the latest in a series of precise airstrikes that have taken out high-ranking terrorists traveling on the road in Lebanon.

Last week, Hezbollah field commander Ismail Yusaf Baz was killed after an Israeli airstrike hit is car while traveling near Tyre, just miles from where Azqul was hit.

Hezbollah has confirmed both Attiya and Azqul’s deaths, bringing the terror group’s death toll up to 287 since the start of the war in Gaza, the Times of Israel reports .

Share this article:

Advertisement

U.S. Citizen Killed in Moscow-Held Donetsk – Russian Media

A U.S. citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has been killed in Moscow-occupied Donetsk, Russian media reported Friday.

Russia-installed authorities in eastern Ukraine had earlier this month reported the American — 64-year-old Russell Bentley — as missing.

"Russell Bentley, known as 'Texas,' a real American, truly from Texas, was killed in Donetsk," the head of the pro-Kremlin RT network Margarita Simonyan said on social media.

"He was fighting for our guys," she said.

Simonyan gave no details on how he died.

The Vostok battalion with which he fought confirmed his death, calling for "exemplary punishment for those who killed Russell Bentley," suggesting he did not die in a Ukrainian attack.

Police in Donetsk said on April 8 that Bentley had gone missing after going to help victims of a Ukrainian strike on Donetsk.

On a Telegram channel previously run by him, Bentley's wife Lyudmila has said he had been "abducted" by Russian soldiers from a tank battalion, calling on them to let him go.

The Texan self-declared communist joined pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine to fight Kyiv in 2014. He had been given Russian nationality.

… we have a small favor to ask.

As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.

We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken. But we need your help to continue our critical mission.

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just 2. It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Thank you.

Russia Says 3 Children Killed in Eastern Ukraine Shelling

Russian Pop-Rock Star Visits Soldiers in Occupied Ukraine, Deletes Past Anti-War Posts

Russia-Installed Court Jails 3 Ukrainian Soldiers

Putin Decrees Russia Takeover of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

• Newsletters

Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber - Moscow denies it

Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia claims the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to malfunction.

Ukraine has said it shot down a Russian bomber on Friday. 

However, Moscow officials said the plane crashed “in a deserted area” in Russia’s southern region of Stavropol following a malfunction.

Euronews cannot independently verify either side's claim.  

Russia has recently gone on the offensive in south and eastern Ukraine, amid improved weather conditions and delays in western arms deliveries to Kyiv.

While Russia’s air force is vastly more powerful than Ukraine’s, sophisticated missile systems provided by Kyiv’s Western allies are a major threat to Russian aviation.

The Ukrainian report said military intelligence cooperated with the air force to bring down the Tu-22M3 bomber with anti-aircraft missiles. 

Russia commonly uses the bomber - which can also carry nuclear warheads - to fire Kh-22 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets from inside its airspace.

Russian authorities say three crewmembers were rescued after ejecting from the aircraft, and the search for a fourth is taking place. 

Previous Ukrainian claims of shooting down Russian warplanes during their more than two-year war have met with silence or denials from Moscow.

On Christmas Eve, Ukraine claimed to have shot down two Russian fighter jets. 

In January, the Ukrainian air force said it shot down a Russian early warning and control plane and a key command centre aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground, in what appeared to be a significant blow for the Kremlin’s forces. 

The next month, Ukraine said it knocked out another early warning and control plane.

Again in January, Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting down a Russian military transport plane that was carrying Ukrainian POWs who were headed for a prisoner swap.

You might also like

Germany arrests two men accused of spying for russia as us nears ukraine aid deal, eu leaders under pressure by zelenskyy to bolster ukraine’s struggling air defences, ukraine war: russian strike hits apartment building, over a dozen killed.

More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report

The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.

Russian military casualties in the war with Ukraine have topped 50,000, according to research.

The BBC, whose Russian unit has been counting deaths since Moscow’s forces invaded the neighbouring state in February 2022, revealed the number on Wednesday, noting that the rate of casualties accelerated in the second year of the conflict.

Keep reading

Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab, ‘i want to make up for mistakes’: the russian pows fighting for ukraine, russia hits odesa as biden tells zelenskyy us weapons will arrive ‘quickly’, russia-ukraine war: list of key events, day 789.

The tally, compiled by BBC Russian, independent media group Mediazona and volunteers saw the death toll rise to 27,300 Russian soldiers during the second year of the war, a 25 percent increase on the first year.

The only official death toll released by Russia said in September 2022 that just under 6,000 of its soldiers had been killed.

‘Meat grinder’

The research notes that Moscow’s use of “meat grinder” tactics is likely to have accelerated the loss rate of troops last year.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) points out that as the front line in eastern Ukraine became bogged down in 2023, battleground tactics deteriorated into sending waves of troops in frontal assaults.

That saw Russian losses spike during large-scale offensives in Donetsk, the BBC investigation says, and again months later during the battle to take the city of Bakhmut.

The BBC estimates at least two in five of Russia’s dead fighters had nothing to do with the military before the invasion, being drawn from the ranks of volunteers, civilians and prisoners, and therefore struggled for technical and tactical expertise.

The analysis notes about 9,000 prisoners, recruited either through the Wagner mercenary outfit or directly by the Ministry of Defence, were killed in the invasion. These recruits survived an average of two to three months.

The BBC acknowledges that its data does not cover casualties among militia forces in Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, while adding that the actual overall death toll is probably significantly higher than 50,000.

Ukraine said in February that it had lost 31,000 soldiers. That figure is also widely thought likely to be lower than the true toll.

Responding to the report, the Kremlin said it did not disclose information on military deaths and casualties, which falls under the remit of the defence ministry.

According to AFP, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that due to laws covering official secrets of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine it is “absolutely understandable” that the ministry did not release the figures.

• International

Trump hush money trial

Student protests

Israel-Hamas war

April 14, 2024 - Iran's attack on Israel

By Jerome Taylor, Heather Chen , James Legge, Sophie Tanno, Emma Tucker , Kaanita Iyer , Paul LeBlanc , Catherine Nicholls, Maureen Chowdhury , Antoinette Radford and Eve Rothenberg, CNN

Our live coverage of Iran's attack on Israel has moved  here .

India calls on Iran to release 17 Indian crew members on board seized container ship 

From CNN's Sandi Sidhu in Hong Kong 

India has called on Iran to release 17 Indian crew members on board a container ship seized by Iran on Saturday. 

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that he spoke to his Iranian counterpart Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and "took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries."

Four Filipino seamen were also on board the ship, according to the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers.

The department said it was working with its government, the ship owner, and the operator to release the captured seafarers.

On Saturday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized an Israeli-linked container ship in a helicopter operation near the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA reported. 

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said there were 25 crew members on board.

Japanese prime minister condemns Iran's attack on Israel

From CNN's Junko Ogura in Tokyo 

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday said he "strongly condemns" Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel.

"(The attack) further aggravates the current situation in the Middle East. We are deeply concerned and strongly condemn such an escalation," Kishida told reporters.

Kishida said Japan would continue diplomatic efforts to "prevent the situation from worsening and to calm the situation down," and "respond in cooperation with other countries."

Blinken calls British and German counterparts following Iran's attack on Israel

From CNN's Philip Wang 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his counterparts from the United Kingdom and Germany on Sunday following Iran's attack on Israel, according to readouts from the State Department. 

All parties agreed "the importance of condemning Iran's attack in the strongest possible terms and preventing further escalation," the readout said. 

Blinken earlier held phone calls with his counterparts from Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia , in which he emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation in the Middle East and of "a coordinated diplomatic response."

US forces destroyed more than 80 attack drones from Iran and Yemen, Central Command says

From CNN's Philip Wang

US forces intercepted more than 80 one-way attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles from Iran and Yemen during its attack on Israel, according to a statement from the Central Command.

The operation included destroying a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle and seven drones on the ground in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, CENTCOM said. 

"Iran's continued unprecedented, malign, and reckless behavior endangers regional stability and the safety of U.S. and coalition forces," the statement added. 

Israeli and Iranian ambassadors trade accusations during UN Security Council session

From Abel Alvarado in Atlanta

Israel and Iran’s United Nations ambassadors condemned each other’s actions during Sunday’s UN Security Council emergency session called to address Iran’s attack on Israel.

Israel’s UN ambassador Gilad Erdan said Iran "must be stopped before it drives the world to a point of no return, to a regional war that can escalate to a world war." Erdan accused Iran of seeking world domination and that its attack proved that Tehran "cares nothing, nothing for Islam or Muslims" before pulling out a tablet to show a video of Israel intercepting Iranian drones above Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Erdan called on the UN Security Council to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror organization.

“Action must be taken now, not for Israel's sake, not for the region's sake, but for the world's sake. Stop Iran today."

Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said his country’s operation was "entirely in the exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defense, as outlined in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and recognized by international law."

Iravani said:

"This concluded action was necessary and proportionate," adding that the operation was “precise and only targeted military objectives” to reduce the potential of escalation and to prevent civilian harm. “Iran is never seeking to contribute to the spillover of the conflict in the region, nor does it to escalate or spread the tension to the entire region," he said.

Tehran’s attack had been anticipated since  a suspected Israeli strike  on an Iranian diplomatic complex in Syria earlier this month.

Iravani added Iran has “no intention of engaging in conflict with the US in the region” but warned Iran will use its “inherent right to respond proportionately” should the US initiate a military operation against “Iran, its citizens or its security.”

Israeli war cabinet says it's ready to respond to Iran's attack but delays immediate action. Here's the latest

From CNN staff

The hours-long Israeli war cabinet meeting ended Sunday night without a decision on how Israel will respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack , an Israeli official said.

The cabinet is determined to respond — but has yet to decide on the timing and scope and the official said the military has been tasked with coming up with additional options for a response.

Separately, a senior Biden administration official told reporters that an Israeli official told the United States that it's not looking to significantly escalate the showdown with Iran.

CNN analyst Barak Ravid said Israeli ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot advocated for swift action, but US President Joe Biden's phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led to a decision to delay the response until the next day. 

Here are the latest headlines:

• Retaliation is over, Iran told US: Iran privately messaged the United States that its retaliation against Israel had concluded, echoing what Tehran said publicly, according to a senior administration official. Late Saturday, Iran said its attack on Israel is a response to Israel's strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, and "the matter can be deemed concluded." However, President Ebrahim Raisi said any “new aggression against the interests of the Iranian nation will be met with a heavier and regrettable response,” according to Iran’s state news channel IRIB. 
• United Nations response: UN Secretary-General António Guterres  called for a de-escalation of violence after Iran’s attack. Guterres said the United Nations and member countries have a “shared responsibility” to engage “all parties concerned to prevent further escalation.” He also called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. “Neither the region nor the world can afford more war,” he said.
• G7 and others: Amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in response to Iran's attack, the G7 nations said they would work together to "stabilize the situation" in the Middle East, according to a statement from Biden. Also, Jordan summoned Iran's ambassador in Amman on Sunday after it intercepted Iranian drones over the country.
• Meanwhile in Gaza: As thousands of Palestinians were turned away from returning to their homes in northern Gaza on Sunday, a 5-year-old girl was shot in the head by Israeli soldiers, her mother said. Video showed a man carrying a 5-year-old girl named Sally Abu Laila, who was bleeding from her head, with people crowding around her in panic trying to cover her wound.

Also on Sunday:

• Israel decided to lift its restrictions on large gatherings and to reopen schools on Monday.
• The US Department of Homeland Security has not identified any “specific or credible threats” to the US since Iran attacked Israel.

Blinken calls Turkish, Egyptian, Jordanian and Saudi counterparts following Iran's attack 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday spoke with his counterparts in Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia following Iran's attacks in Israel, according to readouts from the State Department. 

During his phone calls, Blinken emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation in the region and the importance of "a coordinated diplomatic response."

In his conversation with Jordan and Egypt, Blinken also underlined the significance of achieving an "enduring end to the crisis in Gaza."

Iran will be held responsible if any action is taken against the US or Israel, deputy ambassador warns

From CNN’s Abel Alvarado

The United States warned Iran against taking any action against the US or Israel during the UN Security Council emergency session over Iran’s attack on Israel.

“Let me be clear, if Iran or its proxies take actions against the US or further action against Israel, Iran will be held responsible,” US Deputy Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood said Sunday.

The United States is “not seeking escalation, our actions have been purely defensive in nature,” adding that the “best way to prevent such escalation is an unambiguous condemnation of the council of Iran’s unprecedented large-scale attack,” he said.

The envoy reiterated US support for Israel and condemned Iran’s attack. “Iran’s intent was to cause significant damage and death in Israel,” Wood said.

Wood also said the UN Security Council had an “obligation to not let Iran’s actions go unanswered.”

“For far too long, Iran has flagrantly violated its international legal obligations,” he said before listing occasions Iran has violated UN Security Council resolutions and international law.

Wood accused Iran of being in a “broad sense complicit” of the October 7 attack on Israel by providing “significant funding and training for the military wing of Hamas.”

He added the US will explore "additional measures to hold Iran accountable here in the UN.”

Please enable JavaScript for a better experience.

• Skip to main content
• Keyboard shortcuts for audio player

At least 50,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine, media probe finds

An investigation by BBC Russia and independent Russian media outlet Mediazona finds Russia has suffered at least 50,000 casualties since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

A MARTÍNEZ, HOST:

More than 50,000 Russian soldiers have died since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago. That figure is according to a report from BBC Russia and the now-banished independent Russian news outlet Mediazona. The Kremlin's only public acknowledgment of its troop casualties came more than a year ago. It put that number at around 6,000, a figure that was immediately disputed. Mika Golubovsky is an editor with Mediazona and helped with the investigation. He's based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Mika, so what sources did you use to determine the number of Russian casualties from fighting in Ukraine?

MIKA GOLUBOVSKY: Hi. Yeah, our three main sources are social media posts and official news items on the internet. That's one. Pictures from cemeteries of graves of fallen soldiers. These pictures are collected by volunteers on the ground. And some databases, official government databases, like the probate registry, for instance.

MARTÍNEZ: OK, so what do the trends tell you then about Russia's combat strategy over that time?

GOLUBOVSKY: Well, we've been tracking casualties for two years now. And you can really clearly see in the data how the tactics changed, because first, in the first weeks of the invasion, it was mostly casualties among professional military units like airborne units or Marines, that kind of stuff. Then came casualties - higher casualties among volunteers.

Then, starting from the autumn of 2022, huge numbers of casualties of inmates that were recruited by Wagner Group, the infamous PMC. And a lot of casualties of mobilized soldiers from December because in late September of 2022, a partial - so-called partial mobilization started in Russia. And approximately two months after that, we started seeing big, huge casualties among the mobilized soldiers.

MARTÍNEZ: Now, the 50,000 dead are Russian casualties that your organization has confirmed. And actually, your organization suspects the number could be twice as high. Why?

GOLUBOVSKY: Yeah, well, the 50,000, we know all of them by name, right?

MARTÍNEZ: Wow, OK.

GOLUBOVSKY: And we confirmed their names. And obviously, from the very start we understood that that's not everyone, every Russian soldier that died, because not all are reported. Not all cemeteries could be visited by volunteers and so on. We did, together with another independent news outlet, Meduza, we came up with a methodology to estimate the overall amount based on the probate registry. And that gives a number of approximately twice more than 50,000.

MARTÍNEZ: Really quick, one last thing. Has there been any reaction from Russian officials to your data or from citizens inside Russia?

GOLUBOVSKY: Well, the citizens, they, you know, support us with information about casualties and read our updates.

MARTÍNEZ: OK.

GOLUBOVSKY: And the government just keeps silent and sometimes bans information about casualties. That's it.

MARTÍNEZ: OK. Mika Golubovsky is an editor with Mediazona, an independent news outlet banished from Russia. Mika, thank you very much.

GOLUBOVSKY: Thank you.

MARTÍNEZ: We asked for comment from the Russian embassy in the U.S. but have not heard back.

(SOUNDBITE OF NILS FRAHM'S "O I END")

Copyright © 2024 NPR. All rights reserved. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.

NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.