Pinecrest Boy Recovers After Shark Attack in Florida Keys

Shark Attack Incident Details

• 🦈 An 8-year-old boy, identified as Richard Burroughs from Pinecrest, was bitten multiple times by a shark off Horseshoe Reef in the Florida Keys.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The incident occurred on Monday afternoon while Richard was in the water with his father and sister.

Recovery and Family Update

• 🏥 Richard is currently hospitalized at Jackson Memorial Hospital and is recovering well from surgery.
• 💪 Relatives state that Richard is gaining strength daily and is in good spirits.

Heroic Actions During the Incident

• 🩸 Richard's 10-year-old sister, Rose, demonstrated remarkable composure by helping to control the bleeding from her brother's leg.
• 👏 The family expressed immense pride in Rose's strength of character and composure under pressure.

Rescue and First Responders

• 🚤 A nearby dive boat operator assisted in bringing the family back to the Garden Cove Marina in Key Largo.
• 🚒 Firefighters and first responders were on hand to provide immediate medical attention.
• 🤝 The efforts of a good Samaritan from Horizon Divers were also commended.