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‘I could see my bone’: Friendswood boy survives shark attack in Bahamas after brother rushes to save him
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 12-year-old was swimming with his older brother during a family trip when the incident occurred.
A Friendswood boy is recovering after a shark attack in the Bahamas. The 12-year-old was swimming with his older brother during a family trip when the incident occurred. The attack happened more than 60 miles offshore, turning a dream vacation into a fight for survival.
The boy's brother played a role in saving him after the shark bite. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources. The incident is a shocking turn of events for the family, who were on vacation in the Bahamas when the attack occurred.
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Category: parks Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Friendswood boy is recovering after a shark attack in the Bahamas. The 12-year-old was swimming with his older brother during a family trip when the incident occurred. The attack happened more than…
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