Eleonora Boi’s Shark Attack Experience
In a heartfelt revelation on “Good Morning America,” Eleonora Boi, an Italian sports journalist and the wife of former NBA player Danilo Gallinari, opened up about a shocking incident in which she was bitten by a shark while enjoying a family outing in Puerto Rico. This marks the first time she has addressed the terrifying experience publicly.
The Incident
Boi was wading in waist-deep waters with their two children when she suddenly felt an intense pain on her thigh. At first, she assumed she had been stung by a large jellyfish, only to realize moments later that she had actually been attacked by a shark. The unexpected ordeal left her feeling “traumatized,” yet remarkably, she is expected to make a complete recovery.
Gratitude and Support
Fortunately, Boi’s unborn child was unharmed; she is set to deliver a healthy baby in November. Despite the trauma, she expressed gratitude toward a passerby who helped stabilize her injury until professional medical assistance arrived.
“She was an angel,”
Boi said of the woman whose name remains a mystery but whose assistance she deeply appreciates.
Family and Recovery
Danilo Gallinari, who was on the shore watching their daughter, rushed into the water to help his wife during the crisis. Boi has undergone multiple medical examinations and surgery following the incident, and she continues to attend weekly medical check-ups as part of her recovery process.
Danilo Gallinari’s Career
Currently, Gallinari plays for the Vaqueros de Bayamón in Puerto Rico’s Baloncesto Superior Nacional, following a notable career that spanned 16 seasons in the NBA. He originally entered the league after being drafted as the sixth overall pick by the New York Knicks in 2008, a moment that was met with audible disapproval from fans at the time. Despite this rocky start, Gallinari proved his worth with two productive seasons in New York before transitioning to the Denver Nuggets and several other teams thereafter.
