Body camera video shows moments after shark attacks 9-year-old in Boca Grande
Share this @internewscast.com

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (WFLA) — Body camera video shows the tense moments right after a 9-year-old was attacked by a shark in Boca Grande.

The young girl, Leah Lendel, was snorkeling just a few feet from her mother, who said she then suddenly jumped out of the water.

“I could see her hand hanging, and there’s blood everywhere,” Nadia Lendel told a sheriff’s deputy moments after the attack.

Leah was flown to a hospital in Tampa, where she underwent a six-hour surgery to try and repair her hand and fingers.

Nadia shared an update on her daughter’s condition on Friday.

“[This] morning Leah was able to move ALL her fingers,” she wrote on Instagram. “This is truly a miracle.”

When construction workers nearby heard the noise, they hurried over and managed to wrap a towel around Leah’s wound until first responders arrived at the location.

One of the men, Raynel Lugo, said that while they weren’t able to tell what kind of shark it was, it was big, around eight feet long.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

King University Angler Achieves National Spotlight: A Rising Star in Competitive Fishing

Bristol, Tenn. — King University’s own Makenzie Irwin has been honored on…

Tragic Golf Cart Accident in Florida: Man Faces DUI Charges Following Wife’s Death

NOCATEE, Fla. – A tragic golf cart accident in St. Johns County…

Tennessee Fights Back: Appeals Court Ruling to Deploy National Guard Amidst Memphis Crime Crisis

The Attorney General of Tennessee has announced plans to challenge a recent…

Asian Markets Show Mixed Trends as Wall Street Nears Record Levels

In the bustling financial hub of Manila, Asian stock markets presented a…

Johnson City Greenlights Promenade Development: What This Means for Local Growth and Economy

In a decisive move, the Johnson City commissioners have given unanimous approval…

US Health Department Launches New Initiative to Boost AI Technology Integration

NEW YORK – In a move to harness the burgeoning power of…

Rory McIlroy’s Late Birdie Surge Secures Weekend Spot at Australian Open

MELBOURNE – Amidst a touch of back-nine excitement at Royal Melbourne, Rory…

Parent Issued Citation for Carrying Holstered Firearm on Fairmont Elementary Grounds

In an unexpected incident at Fairmont Elementary School in Johnson City, Tennessee,…

Pope Leo XIV’s Debut Full-Length Book in the U.S., ‘Peace Be with You,’ Set for February Release

This book cover image released by HarperOne shows “Peace Be With You:…

Affidavit Unveils New Insights into Bristol Double Homicide

A newly obtained set of court documents has shed light on a…

Lithuanian Court Finds Governing Party Leader Guilty of Inciting Anti-Semitic Hatred

VILNIUS – On Thursday, a Lithuanian court handed down a conviction to…

Crayola Recalls Popular Product Nationwide Due to Child Safety Concerns

In a recent product recall, consumers have been alerted to potential risks…