Ian Redmond, 30, on his honeymoon at Seychelles, was killed in a suspected shark attack off the Anse Lazio beach on the island of Paslin. His death was confirmed by Britain’s Foreign Office late on Monday and consular assistance was provided to the next of kin.
The British High Commissioner has reportedly left for the island to comfort Redmond’s bride, Gemma Houghton, 27, who was on the beach sunbathing when the whole incident happened.
Witnesses said that Redmond had suffered severe injuries on his chest and limbs and one of his arms seems to have been severed in water. Jeanne Vargiolu, the owner of a restaurant on the beach also said that she had seen Ms. Houghton mention that she “still had hope” for her husband as he was brought back on the beach after the attack.
Seychelles in East Africa depends heavily on tourism and fishing. Its most recent celebrity honeymooners were Prince William and his wife Princess Catherine, who spent 10 days at the same chain of islands.
Marine experts and the island officials have launched a joint hunt for the shark and have issued warnings to swimmers to not venture beyond ankle-deep water.
