A 15-year-old American girl, Annabelle Carlson, lost her right leg in a shark attack while diving with Belize Dive Pro in the Gulf of Honduras on August 6. The incident occurred during an excursion to the Lighthouse Reef. Carlson was airlifted to a local hospital and is currently stable and recovering. A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend has raised over $99,000 for her and her family. Belize officials note that shark attacks in their waters are rare and are still investigating the incident.
15-Year-Old American Girl Loses Leg in Shark Attack While on Vacation Diving Excursion
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