Young Boy Airlifted Following Shark Attack in Key Largo

On Labor Day, a young boy experienced a harrowing shark attack while swimming near the shores of Key Largo in Florida. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident happened in the mid-afternoon, close to 3:24 p.m.

The injured youth was quickly transported to Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital via the Trauma Star helicopter service for immediate medical attention.

The emergency was reported to both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for further action.

Ongoing Situation

As of now, there has been no update regarding the victim's current medical condition.

Recent Shark Incidents

This unfortunate event is part of a pattern of shark encounters in the Florida Keys. Notably, in July, a 37-year-old was attacked multiple times by a bull shark during a spearfishing trip off Key West.