12-year-old boy airlifted from Cocoa Beach, officials say
ORLANDO, Fla. - A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to a nearby hospital on Sunday afternoon after he was cut by the fin of a surfboard, according to a spokesperson for Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Cocoa Beach Police and Brevard County Fire Rescue initially told FOX 35 on Sunday that the boy suffered a "bite" of some sort in the water, but did not elaborate if it was due to a shark or some other marine wildlife. On Monday, Brevard County Fire Rescue clarified that the boy was not bitten and instead was injured by the fin of a surfboard.
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The Source: Cocoa Beach Police and Brevard County Fire Rescue provided initial info to FOX 35 on Sunday, April 14. On Monday, April 15, Brevard County Fire Rescue clarified that the boy did not suffer a bite, but was apparently cut by the fin of a surfboard.