US Edition9-Year-Old Girl Severely Hurt in Shark Attack in South Florida
- A 9-year-old child was seriously hurt in a suspected shark attack near Boca Grande, Florida, on Wednesday afternoon and was transported by air to a hospital in Tampa for treatment.
- The incident took place in the water close to Shore Lane's 2200 block while the girl was swimming, and although no shark was observed, officials described the injuries as consistent with a shark bite.
- A good Samaritan pulled the girl from the water, noting her hand was missing, while responders arrived around noon and transported her by helicopter.
- The chief of Boca Grande's fire department noted that shark bites in the area are uncommon, with only three incidents occurring sporadically over time, while Florida experienced 14 unprovoked shark bites in 2024.
- Officials have advised swimmers to stay cautious as shark activity increases during the summer months, while the young girl remains stable and is expected to undergo a lengthy recovery process.
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As she was swimming near the beach with her family, a young girl was attacked by a shark in Florida. Her hand, partially ripped off, was rescued through rapid medical intervention.
What started as a family walk to enjoy the beach ended in a terrible experience due to the attack of a shark that was victimized by a little girl of just nine years old.This was reported by People magazine on its website when it told that Leah Lendel had to be transferred to the hospital and emergency surgery after the incident that occurred in the town of Boca Grande, Florida, United States.The incident was recorded on Wednesday, June 11, while…
10-year-old girl airlifted to hospital after shark attack off Boca Grande
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story BOCA GRANDE, Florida (WBBH) — A girl was injured after an apparent shark bite in the water off Boca Grande on Wednesday. Her family confirmed her identity as a 10-year-old named Leah Lendel. According to a statement from Lendel’s family, Leah went underwater to snorkel, and as she came up, she screamed. Her mother, Nadia, was approximately 4 feet away from Leah, holding the two younger siblin…
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