[californiadisasters] Beaches Closed By Shark Attack Reopen; No New Shark Sightings

Beaches closed by shark attack reopen; no new shark sightings

By Shelby Grad
Los Angeles Times
October 25, 2010 |  8:34 am

Three beaches in Santa Barbara County closed Friday after a shark attack that killed a body surfer were reopened Monday morning, with officials saying there have been no new shark sightings.

Wall, Minuteman and Surf beaches were reopened at 8 a.m. after officials at Vandenberg Air Force Base determined they were safe for visitors.

"During the three-day closure period, base conservation law enforcement officers increased patrols of the base beaches; there were no observed or reported shark sightings off of base beaches during the closure period," according to a statement from the base. "In addition to existing signage identifying no lifeguard on duty and outlining beach rules, base conservation law enforcement officials will post additional signs at the beaches reading: "Warning: recent shark attack -- swim, surf at your own risk."

The attack occurred Friday morning at Surf Beach. Victim Lucas Ransom's left leg was severed at the pelvis, his parents said.

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