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CBS News
9 hours ago
- CBS News
Man hospitalized after Hollywood Beach shark attack, fire rescue officials say
A man was hospitalized Tuesday after he was bitten by a shark on Hollywood Beach, according to authorities. Hollywood Fire Rescue officials said they, along with Hallandale Beach Broward Sheriff's Office, responded to the 4100 block of Ocean Drive after reports of an individual suffering a serious injury. The man received medical attention on scene and was taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Rescue officials later confirmed the injury to his torso resulted from a shark attack. No additional details were released. The Hollywood incident follows another reported shark bite last week in Volusia County. According to county officials, 18-year-old surf instructor Sam Hollis was bitten on the foot while surfing off New Smyrna Beach, about 60 miles northeast of Orlando. ABC affiliate WFTV reported his injuries are non-life-threatening. "It just grabbed me by my foot and just yanked me off my board and was like, yeah, 'I'm having you for a little snack man.' And then I was like having none of that so I kicked it," Hollis said.
CBS News
12 hours ago
- CBS News
Missing woman found safe near Tampa, BSO says
A woman who was reported missing over the weekend has been found safe in the Tampa Bay area, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. Detectives said Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies located Summer Leo, 30, on Tuesday in the 12900 block of South U.S. 301 in Riverview, Florida. Leo was with 39-year-old Timothy Bowman, who was detained by deputies for questioning. Authorities said the investigation into Leo's disappearance remains ongoing. A missing persons alert was issued after Leo was last seen around shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20, leaving the Target store at 3200 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. She was observed entering a white BMW M340i with Florida tag AH34SK, which detectives said is registered to Bowman.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
We finally know how a 5-year-old girl fell from a Disney cruise ship
After weeks of speculation, Florida officials have confirmed exactly how a 5-year-old girl fell overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship last month — and the story is as dramatic as it is heroic. According to a newly released report from the Broward Sheriff's Office, the child had been climbing on a railing on the ship's fourth deck on June 29 when she lost her balance and fell backward through a porthole into the ocean. Her father, who hadn't seen the fall, jumped into the water moments later after her mother sounded the alarm. The case drew intense public interest — and harsh online criticism — after rumors circulated that the father had placed the girl on the railing to take photos. But investigators now say those rumors were entirely false. The child climbed up on her own while her parents were nearby playing shuffleboard, and a strong gust of wind may have contributed to the fall, according to a witness on board. 'The girl's mother alerted her husband, who didn't see the incident, and he jumped into the ocean to save his daughter,' the sheriff's office confirmed, as reported by the Daily Mail. Read more: Disney cruise dad jumps overboard after 5-year-old daughter falls into the ocean Onlookers described a harrowing scene, with the mother screaming that her daughter was just five years old and couldn't swim. Her father, 37, leapt overboard and treaded water with his daughter for about 20 minutes before they were both rescued by the Disney Dream's onboard team. Cruise officials say the crew responded within minutes and praised the team's quick thinking. 'We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship,' Disney Cruise Lines said in a statement. The incident occurred while the ship was sailing between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale. The Disney Dream, one of the line's most luxurious vessels, can carry up to 4,000 passengers. The girl and her father were both safely brought back on board, and the captain later addressed the passengers with an update. Solve the daily Crossword
National Post
7 days ago
- National Post
Police reveal how five-year-old fell from Disney cruise ship before father jumped in to saved her
Authorities in Florida have revealed what caused a young girl to fall from a balcony aboard a Disney cruise in late June, putting an end to online speculation about what really happened and accusations against the father. Article content On June 29, a five-year-old fell from the fourth deck balcony of a Disney cruise ship that was travelling between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her father jumped overboard to save the girl, who reportedly cannot swim, and both were eventually rescued. Article content Article content In the days after the incident, speculation ran wild on social media about the events leading up to the accident, with some alleging that the girl's father placed her on a railing to take pictures, or that he was dangling her over the edge of the balcony. These accusations were put to rest with a new report on what happened from the Broward Sheriff's Office. Article content Article content In the report, it's stated that the father did not witness the incident and was alerted by his wife that their daughter had fallen. Article content 'After the girl's mother alerted her husband, who didn't see the incident, he jumped into the ocean to save his daughter,' the sheriff's office said. Article content Police said that the 37-year-old swiftly jumped in the water, reached his daughter and treaded water for 20 minutes before they were both brought to safety by the ship's crew. Article content 'The father was hospitalized,' police said. 'The family lives out of state. For the family's continued privacy, detectives are not releasing their names, where they live, or the details of the father's injury.' Article content Article content The Daily Mail reported that Disney Cruise Line praised the crew's quick response, saying their actions brought both guests back on board within minutes and showed the strength of the ship's safety protocols. Article content
CBS News
02-07-2025
- CBS News
Large police investigation underway in Wilton Manors neighborhood
A large police investigation is underway in Wilton Manors residential neighborhood. It's happening on NE 26 Street, just off Andrews Avenue. The investigation involves multiple agencies including Wilton Manors police, Fort Lauderdale police and the Broward Sheriff's Office. Police have not released details at this time on the investigation. This is a developing story, check back for updated information.
