Coverage dated August 24, 2026

Swimmer bitten by shark off Boca Grande Key rescued by nurses, Good Samaritan, Coast Guard

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

A mariner was rescued in the Florida Keys Sunday evening after reportedly being bitten on the leg while swimming. The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast said the incident occurred in Boca Grande Key when the individual was swimming near a recreational vessel.

FOX 35 Orlando's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Tampa Bay Times

    ‘Very bad shark bite’ off Key West sends victim to hospital, Coast Guard says (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    A person was hospitalized after being bitten by a shark off Key West Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The maritime service said in a social media pos t that a “Good Samaritan” boater rescued the victim.

  2. WFLA

    Person bitten by shark near Key West, Coast Guard says (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    A person suffered a shark bite near Key West, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

  3. WSVN Miami

    Man airlifted from Key West to SW Miami-Dade after being bitten by a shark (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    A man was airlifted from Key West to Southwest Miami-Dade after he was bitten by a shark while out on the water. The man was...

  4. FOX 35 Orlando

    Swimmer bitten by shark off Boca Grande Key rescued by nurses, Good Samaritan, Coast Guard (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published

    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    A mariner was rescued in the Florida Keys Sunday evening after reportedly being bitten on the leg while swimming. The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast said the incident occurred in Boca Grande Key when the individual was swimming near a recreational vessel.

  5. ABC News

    WATCH: Man bitten in leg by shark while swimming off Key West, Florida (opens ABC News)

    Published

    ABC News's feed description

    The Coast Guard says two nurses were nearby and rushed to his aid.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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