The pregnant wife of former professional basketball player Danilo Gallinari shared on Friday that she had been attacked by a shark in Puerto Rico.
Eleonora Boi, who is expecting her third child with Gallinari, posted a photo of herself in a hospital bed on her Instagram page recounting the frightening incident.
Danilo Gallinari and Eleonora Boi are seen on November 17, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (TM/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Boi described it as the “worst day of my life,” but reassured her followers that both she and her baby were unharmed. She underwent surgery to mend her injured leg and is now focused on recovering from the ordeal.
Despite the frightening experience, Boi maintained a sense of humor, joking that the shark would be hearing from her lawyer soon. She also expressed gratitude for her husband’s bravery during the incident. Boi reportedly sustained a wound on her thigh.
Officials are investigating the type of shark that attacked Boi, with a biologist stating that the bite’s characteristics are consistent with those of a shark. Further analysis and medical samples are being collected for validation.
Eleonora Boi, left, and her mom attend the ‘Quelli che il Calcio’ TV Show on May 11, 2014, in Milan, Italy. (Vincenzo Lombardo/Getty Images)
Gallinari has not publicly commented on the incident.
Danilo Gallinari, #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks, looks on during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum on February 27, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Danilo Gallinari, an Italy native, had a successful career in the NBA, playing for eight different teams from 2008 to 2024. He averaged 14.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 777 career games.
