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12-Year-Old Sustains Major Injuries in Shark Bite Incident Near Cocoa Beach Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL – Emergency responders in Cocoa Beach were dispatched to the area of the East Cocoa Beach Causeway near the beach on Saturday following reports of a serious shark bite involving a young boy.
According to initial reports, a 12-year-old male sustained significant traumatic injuries as a result of a shark bite incident that occurred in the waters near the Causeway.
Emergency medical services responded quickly to the scene and began providing immediate treatment.
Due to the severity of the injuries, EMS personnel transported the child by ground to a nearby trauma center for further medical care.
His current condition has not been released.
Authorities have not yet confirmed what species of shark may have been involved or the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Local officials are expected to conduct a review of the incident, and beachgoers are being urged to exercise caution in the area.
Further details will be provided as the investigation continues and updates on the victim’s condition become available.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.