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9-year-old Florida girl whose hand was nearly bitten off by a shark recalls the attack: 'I start screaming'

BOCA GRANDE, FLORIDA, JUN 19 – Leah Lendel underwent a six-hour surgery involving artery grafts and bone reconstruction after a shark bite nearly severed her hand, with doctors optimistic about her recovery.

  • Leah Lendel, a 9-year-old girl, was severely injured by a shark while swimming off Boca Grande on June 11.
  • Leah said, 'I didn't see anything...then something hard bit me,' describing the moment of the attack.
  • Medical professionals noted that timely care was crucial for revascularizing Leah's hand.
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FOX13news broke the news in Florida, United States on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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