Teenager Survives Two Shark Attacks in Belize

The Shark Attacks

• 🦈 Annabelle Carlson, 16, was attacked by two reef sharks while on vacation in Belize.
• 💡 The first shark bit her hands as she entered the water near the Blue Hole, prompting her to punch it.
• ⚠️ A second shark then attacked, severely biting her right leg below the knee.

Rescue and Immediate Aftermath

• 🚤 Family and bystanders on the boat fought off the sharks with oxygen tanks and pulled Annabelle aboard.
• 🚑 It took two hours to reach a hospital, where her right leg was amputated above the knee.
• ✈️ She was then transported to Miami for further treatment.

Recovery and Resilience

• 🩹 Annabelle experienced a rare infection following the shark bites, undergoing a long and complicated recovery.
• 😂 Despite the trauma, she humorously embraced the experience, choosing a shark attack victim as her Halloween costume.
• 🌊 She has already returned to scuba diving, demonstrating remarkable resilience and a positive outlook.