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13-year-old attacked by shark off Georgia coast
By Sabrina Castro at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
A 13-year-old boy sustained a shark bite to his upper thigh Wednesday afternoon off the Georgia coast, initiating an emergency rescue.The incident prompted a rapid response from emergency services, including the U.S. Coast Guard.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Emergency ...
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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