Exclusive: Shark attack survivor returns to Boca Grande beach as recovery continues

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. — Leah Lendel, who survived a shark attack at Boca Grande nearly a year ago, has returned to the site as part of her healing process.

“It’s kind of like healing for me to come over here. Because seeing this happen to me. And sometimes I even forget I got a shark bite,” Lendel said.

Leah was nine years old when a shark nearly tore off her arm while snorkeling off the coast of Boca Grande. Despite the traumatic experience, Leah has shown remarkable resilience and fearlessness…

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