Teen surfing star attacked by shark
Bethany Hamilton loses left arm in attack off Kauai
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LIHUE, Hawaii, Nov. 1 ? The water was clear and there was no indication of danger when a 13-year-old surfing star went out on the waves with her best friend and her friend?s father. But while Bethany Hamilton was lying on her board off Kauai?s North Shore, a shark bit once and then disappeared, taking off her left arm just below the shoulder.
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this was on the news here tonight.... sucks big time. She's lucky to be alive.