Coverage dated July 4, 2022

Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says

Headline from FOX 5 New York

The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.

  2. Triblive

    Florida teen attacked by shark will have leg amputated, hospital says (opens Triblive)

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    ORLANDO, Fla. — A 17-year-old Florida girl who was attacked by a 9-foot shark last week learned she will have her leg amputated Tuesday. Addison Bethea, of Perry, was scalloping Thursday with her brother in Keaton Beach — in Taylor County — when a shark pulled her underwater, according to

  3. 10TV Columbus

    'She’s embracing it': Florida teen will have leg amputated after shark attack (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    The teen's brother fought off the shark and pulled his sister into a nearby boat, according to the family.

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