Valentine Man Attempts To Save Shark Attack Victim In US Virgin Islands

Ryan Connot was vacationing in Valentine when he jumped in the water to save a woman who was attacked by a shark.

It’s been an eventful week for one KVSH area resident.  About a week ago, Ryan Connot was hunting in north central Nebraska and bagged a large mountain lion, helping to end the season in the Niobrara Unit.  And yesterday (Thursday), Connot was on the beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands and heroically attempted to save a woman who was attacked by a shark. 

In a phone conversation with Ryan, Connot said "I had to do it." According to “Deh Couch Podcast,” Connot was assisted by Christopher Carrol from Utah.  Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries, and stated that “The entire Virgin Islands is very thankful for his bravery despite the outcome… also our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of the lady whom lost her life”.