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Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band as heartbroken sister reveals final moments
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Janine Lochrenberg, a 65-year-old retired medical physicist, was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming off Orient Beach in KuGumo City, South Africa, despite wearing a magnetic repellent band designed to deter sharks.
- Witnesses reported Lochrenberg was bitten on her thigh and upper arm, bleeding out in the water before fellow swimmers could rescue her.
- Her sister and partner described her as a passionate swimmer who was aware of the shark risks but accepted them due to her love of the water.
- The attack marks the first recorded shark attack in South Africa for the year.
- Lochrenberg’s partner highlighted her intelligence, bravery, and zest for life, noting they had plans to retire and travel together.
