The newlyweds killed by a shark while paddling in the Bahamas were identified Tuesday as the beloved mathematician from Massachusetts.
Lauren Erickson Van Wart, 44, who was vacationing with her husband at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort, died Monday after suffering serious injuries in the attack, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a brief update.
Van Wart, of Lowell, had been paddling with his partner less than a mile from the shores of the five-star resort on the island of New Providence when the predator dragged him under the surface.
A lifeguard who witnessed the horrific attack rescued the couple in a boat and brought them back to shore, where CPR was administered to the woman.
However, Van Wart suffered “serious injuries to the right side of his body,” including his hips and upper limbs, and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Van Wart’s husband was not injured in the attack.
The couple’s neighbors were saddened by the news.
“The trip of a lifetime, it’s heartbreaking, really,” Stack Emerson told CBS News Boston. “Amazing. These poor people, they’ve probably been looking forward to this holiday for months.”
Lauren Erickson Van Wart has been identified as the woman who was killed by a shark while paddle boarding in the Bahamas. Lauren Van Wart / Linkedin
Van Wart works as a math specialist for Curriculum Associates, a Billerica-based company that provides resources for teachers.
“Our team is saddened and saddened by the loss of a beloved and trusted colleague and friend. Lauren is a beloved member of our math editorial team, and she infuses her deep dedication to students and educators into every material she touches,” CEO Rob Waldron said in a statement Tuesday.
“His commitment to excellence and excellent work is driven by a higher purpose, focused on improving learning outcomes for all. Our Curriculum Associates community mourns this tragedy and extends our deepest love and support to Lauren’s wonderful husband and his entire family.”
Van Wart died of serious injuries to the right side of his body. Reuters
Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort confirmed in a statement that Van Wart was a guest at the all-inclusive resort, where a standard room costs around $600 per night.
It’s unclear what type of shark attacked Van Wart, although up to 40 different species call the Bahamas home – including bull sharks, tiger sharks and blacktip sharks, all of which are known to be aggressive.
Although rare, Van Wart’s death marked the second fatal shark attack in the Bahamas in less than two weeks.
Van Wart had paddled with her new husband less than a mile from the beach of the five-star Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort on the island of New Providence. Reuters
Authorities are still searching for a 47-year-old German woman who went missing late last month after she was apparently attacked while diving.
Last year, a shark killed a 58-year-old US cruise ship passenger from Pennsylvania who was snorkeling in the northern Bahamas near Green Cay.
With Postal wire
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