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US teen loses leg after Belize shark attack

A 15-year-old scuba diver named Annabelle Carlson lost her leg after a shark attack while swimming near Halfmoon Caye in Belize. She had just finished diving when the incident occurred, and despite her injuries, she managed to fight off the shark. Emergency responders acted quickly, airlifting her to a trauma center where she received medical care. Shark attacks are extremely rare in Belize, and officials emphasized this incident is unusual.

Read the full article at divemagazine.com

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