The severed leg of an Australian surfer who was attacked by a shark has washed up – with doctors hoping they can reattach the limb.
Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, on Tuesday when he was attacked by a shark. He was able to fight it off but his right leg was severed.
Mr McKenzie’s board after the attack. Pic: NSW police
He managed to catch a wave into shore, where a member of the public used his dog’s lead as a tourniquet to stem the bleeding, a neighbour of his family said.
Pic: Phil Gallagher
His leg washed up shortly after and was put on ice by locals, according to local reports.
Mr McKenzie was initially taken to a local hospital before both he and the leg were airlifted to a major trauma centre around 124 miles away.
Doctors are now rushing to assess whether they can reattach the leg. Mr McKenzie remains in a serious but stable condition.
It is believed a 3m-long great white shark bit Mr McKenzie.
Pic: Phil Gallagher
A GoFundMe for Mr McKenzie has raised more than AU$100,000 (£50,000)
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The surfer had recently returned to the sport after suffering a significant neck injury, according to a post on his Instagram page.