Luis Alvarez jumped in the water to help when 9-year-old Leah Lendel was attacked by a shark in Boca Grande. Now, he's facing ...

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 9-year-old Florida girl snorkeling in 4-foot-deep waters off a Boca Grande beach was attacked by a shark on June 11.

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 ...

A 9-year-old girl, Leah Lendel, suffered a severe shark bite while snorkeling at a Boca Grande beach, nearly severing her hand. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital successfully reattached Leah's hand ...

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 ...

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 ...

Boca Grande Fire Chief C.W. Blosser said confirmed the believed attack occurred in the 2200 block of Shore Line, north of Cayo Costa, near the Lee-Charlotte county line.

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 ...