There have been numerous reports of a shark attack on Tuesday, June, 25th 2019 off of Scenic Highway 98 in Destin, FL near the Back Porch Restaurant. The victim,10 years old , is said to be in stable condition, although we can not release his identity because he is under 18. This report comes after seven other shark attacks have occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2019. There have been only 3 reported fatalities. Witnesses say the boy and his father were throwing the baseball in knee deep water. After the ball was overthrown, the boy swam out to retrieve it and that is when tragedy struck.
President Trump has declared a state of emergency for south Alabama beach-goers and the western Florida Beaches. There were 12 different reports of shark groups travelling up and down the beaches nearby yesterday. While the resorts, vacation destinations, and restaurants will remain open, the waters will remain closed through the end of the summer.
Any persons in the water will be fined immediately. The president is expected to give his condolences to several families from the recent attacks. His secretary will release his itinerary for his July 15th 2019 visit. He is expected to be in the area for 3 days.
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