Amity, Mass. - Following a horrific death- in which the mangled body of Wendy W. Watson was found washed on shore- a second death was confirmed today in what Chief of Police Martin P. Brody calls a ‘vicious and unprovoked shark attack.’
The latest victim was 10-year-old Alex Ferguson of Mayfair Court in Amity. Ferguson had been floating on a rubber raft off Village Beach when the attack apparently occurred.
The latest victim was 10-year-old Alex Ferguson of Mayfair Court in Amity. Ferguson had been floating on a rubber raft off Village Beach when the attack apparently occurred.
His body has not been recovered, but his damaged raft floated ashore with a huge gash, resembling a bite mark.
“We now believe that it may be possible that the Watson death also may have been linked to possible shark activities,” said Deputy Brody. “Though that investigation is ongoing at this time.”
Town officials in Amity have consistently hastened to caution the press not to jump to any conclusions about possible shark- related connections in the recent murders. Their decision appears at the height of the local tourist season.
Although no other injuries were reported, Alex’s mother, Marian Ferguson is being treated for shock at Amity Hospital, where she is reported to be in fair condition.
“We now believe that it may be possible that the Watson death also may have been linked to possible shark activities,” said Deputy Brody. “Though that investigation is ongoing at this time.”
Town officials in Amity have consistently hastened to caution the press not to jump to any conclusions about possible shark- related connections in the recent murders. Their decision appears at the height of the local tourist season.
Although no other injuries were reported, Alex’s mother, Marian Ferguson is being treated for shock at Amity Hospital, where she is reported to be in fair condition.
A press conference will be held by the mayor, Deputy Brody, and the Amity Board of Selectmen at 5 p.m. today in Town Hall to clarify the allegations of shark-related deaths and outline a subsequent action plan.
At that time, town officials will discuss a controversial request by Chief Brody to close beaches, and discuss local fisherman Ben Quint’s proposal to hunt down the shark, now thought to be the vile perpetrator of the tragic incident.
At that time, town officials will discuss a controversial request by Chief Brody to close beaches, and discuss local fisherman Ben Quint’s proposal to hunt down the shark, now thought to be the vile perpetrator of the tragic incident.
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