The Nassau County Police Department Public Information Office reports the details of an Aided case that occurred on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM in Wantagh.

According to police, a 57-year-old male was swimming in the ocean at Jones Beach when he sustained a laceration to his right foot. Medics from the Nassau County Police Department Emergency Ambulance Bureau responded and identified the nature of the injury as a possible shark bite.

The Nassau County Police Department will have increased patrols at all Nassau beaches over the extended 4^th of July holiday weekend.

Details By: D/Lt: Lebrun/PIO                                                         07/01/22/1415/8931