A recent shark bite incident involving a 9-year-old girl in Boca Grande hasn't deterred beachgoers from enjoying the summer and Father's Day weekend. It's tarpon season in Fort Myers, making Boca ...

One of two 911 callers frantically alerted authorities of a shark in the Boca Grande water and said they needed help "ASAP." About noon June 11, Boca Grande Fire, along with the Lee County Sheriff ...

A young swimmer was airlifted from Boca Grande, Florida, after a suspected shark attack. The swimmer sustained severe injuries to her hand while in the water near the Lee-Charlotte county line ...

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. -- A 9-year-old girl who was bitten on the hand by a shark in Florida is speaking out about the terrifying moment she was attacked. Leah Lendel was snorkeling near Boca Grande on ...

Witness: 9-year-old girl airlifted after shark bite off Boca Grande Reporter: Zoe Warner; Writer: Matias Abril Jun 11, 2025 Updated Jul 1, 2025 Loaded 0% - ...

Shark attack in Boca Grande, Florida: 'Her arm was almost falling off.' The Bradenton family was taking part in a rare beach day together on Wednesday, June 11, in the 2200 block of Shore Lane ...

A 9-year-old girl, Leah Lendel, nearly had her wrist severed in a shark attack while snorkeling near Boca Grande, Florida. Quick action by bystanders and first responders, along with the expertise ...

A 9-year-old girl is recovering after being bitten by a shark in the waters off Boca Grande, Florida, officials and her family said. The girl was swimming in the ocean with other family members ...

A 9-year-old girl bitten by a shark in Boca Grande was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital where she's now out of surgery with blood flow restored to her hand.

Leah Lendel was attacked by the shark while swimming in Boca Grande, Florida. A 9-year-old girl was attacked by a shark while snorkeling off the Florida Gulf Coast, with the animal nearly biting ...

The shark attack unfolded in the waters off Boca Grande, Florida. Gulf Coast News Derinskiy has since set up an online fundraiser to help the family with medical bills.The attack was likely from a ...

A 9-year-old girl snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida, was attacked by a shark, leaving her with severe injuries. Leah Lendel’s family told NBC affiliate WBBH of Fort Myers that she went ...