Minnesota woman dies after shark attack in US Virgin Islands

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasJanuary 12, 2026 at 03:41 PM

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Arlene Lillis, a 56-year-old woman from Minnesota, died on January 8th after a shark attack off the coast of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Lillis was swimming at Dorsch Beach when the incident occurred around 4:30 PM. Bystanders, including a nurse and a power company lineman, responded to her screams and pulled her to shore after she lost an arm in the attack. They, along with medical professionals, administered aid, but Lillis had lost a significant amount of blood. She was transported to a hospital but succumbed to her injuries. Authorities suspect a shark was responsible for the attack, and local officials expressed gratitude to those who attempted to save her life.

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90%

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US Virgin Islands

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