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'She got the arm completely destroyed': 911 call alerts of Boca Grande shark attack
One of two 911 callers frantically alerted authorities of a shark in the Boca Grande water and said they needed help "ASAP." ...
Boca Grande Fire chief says second shark attack since being named to the post
Two sharks have attacked beachgoers since C.W. Blosser became the Boca Grande Fire chief, the most recent just this week.
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Child's mother says minor 'flew out' when shark attacked her 4 feet off shore
A 9-year-old girl, Leah Lendel, was attacked by a shark while snorkeling in chest-deep water off Boca Grande. Witnesses ...
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Boca Grande shark attack survivor released from ICU, continues recovery
A positive update to a terrifying story, as a 9yr girl who nearly lost her hand in a shark attack is out of the ICU.
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Shark bite in Boca Grande raises beachgoers' concerns during tarpon season
A recent shark bite incident involving a nine-year-old girl in Boca Grande hasn't deterred beachgoers from enjoying the ...
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'She got the arm completely destroyed': 911 call alerts of Boca Grande shark attack
A 9-year-old girl, Leah Lendel, was attacked by a shark in Boca Grande, Florida. The attack occurred around noon on June 11th and severely injured the girl's arm. First responders were quickly ...