Fatal Shark Attack Claims Life of Italian Tourist in Marsa Alam
Gianluca Di Gioia, 48, was reportedly attacked while snorkeling, raising questions about safety measures and emergency response at the resort.
In late 2024, Gianluca Di Gioia, a 48-year-old Italian tourist, was fatally attacked by a shark while snorkeling in the waters off Marsa Alam, Egypt.
Following the incident, Di Gioia's wife, Laurence, spoke out to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death, stating that her husband was a prudent person who did not take unnecessary risks during the vacation.
The family was reportedly within what was designated as a safe zone, marked by buoys that indicated the boundary between safer waters and areas with higher risk.
Laurence highlighted that they had received no warnings about potential dangers despite being in the designated safe area.
Laurence recounted the moments leading up to the attack, explaining that the family was enjoying their time in the water when she spotted the shark, which she described as being less than two meters long.
She shouted to her husband to swim away, but she said the shark struck him almost instantly.
Laurence claimed that despite her calls for help, no lifeguards or emergency assistance arrived promptly.
She described the lifeguard's response as inadequate, stating that he was merely blowing a whistle at the time, leaving her feeling distressed and helpless during the crisis.
The narrative presented by Laurence details what she perceived as a lack of preparedness among the resort staff.
She noted that two boats were tethered nearby but that staff struggled to find the keys to start the engines.
After finally retrieving her husband from the water, she claimed that another ten crucial minutes elapsed while staff delayed in transporting him to medical assistance.
Laurence's account raises significant concerns about the emergency response protocols in place at the resort, particularly regarding safety measures designed for snorkeling activities.
Family members, including Di Gioia's mother, expressed deep concern over the delayed response.
They believed that immediate intervention could have potentially saved his life.
The ongoing investigation has yet to yield further updates from the Egyptian authorities regarding the events surrounding the attack.
Following the incident, Di Gioia's wife, Laurence, spoke out to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death, stating that her husband was a prudent person who did not take unnecessary risks during the vacation.
The family was reportedly within what was designated as a safe zone, marked by buoys that indicated the boundary between safer waters and areas with higher risk.
Laurence highlighted that they had received no warnings about potential dangers despite being in the designated safe area.
Laurence recounted the moments leading up to the attack, explaining that the family was enjoying their time in the water when she spotted the shark, which she described as being less than two meters long.
She shouted to her husband to swim away, but she said the shark struck him almost instantly.
Laurence claimed that despite her calls for help, no lifeguards or emergency assistance arrived promptly.
She described the lifeguard's response as inadequate, stating that he was merely blowing a whistle at the time, leaving her feeling distressed and helpless during the crisis.
The narrative presented by Laurence details what she perceived as a lack of preparedness among the resort staff.
She noted that two boats were tethered nearby but that staff struggled to find the keys to start the engines.
After finally retrieving her husband from the water, she claimed that another ten crucial minutes elapsed while staff delayed in transporting him to medical assistance.
Laurence's account raises significant concerns about the emergency response protocols in place at the resort, particularly regarding safety measures designed for snorkeling activities.
Family members, including Di Gioia's mother, expressed deep concern over the delayed response.
They believed that immediate intervention could have potentially saved his life.
The ongoing investigation has yet to yield further updates from the Egyptian authorities regarding the events surrounding the attack.
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