Tourist killed and another injured in deadly shark attack at Red Sea holiday resort
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A TOURIST has been killed following a horrific shark attack off the coast of a popular beach resort in Egypt. Another traveller was left injured after the horrifying tragedy at the Red Sea holiday hotspot on Sunday. The horrifying attack happened at the Marsa Alam resort, the country's environment ministry confirmed.
![[One tourist was killed and another was injured in a shark attack at an Egyptian holiday hotspot]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2019-one-tourist-killed-another-960413960.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Egyptian authorities have not confirmed the nationalities of these tourists but Italian media reported they were both Italian men. Both travellers were moved to hospital in Port Ghalib, around 30 miles north of Marsa Alam. The area around the death site has been closed off to visitors and locals for two days.
![[The incident happened off the coast of the Marsa Alam resort]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/marsa-alam-egypt-africa-351031294.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Egyptian authorities added that the horrifying incident happened in "deep waters outside the designated swimming area". More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
