14-Year-Old Boy Survives Shark Attack at North Carolina Beach

Quick response from bystanders and emergency personnel helped save the teenager's leg after the rare incident.

Blayne Brown, 14, was bitten by a shark while swimming at North Topsail Beach on Sunday.
The attack occurred around 12:30 p.m., with bystanders and police quickly providing first aid.
Brown underwent emergency surgery at Camp Lejeune Naval Medical Center to repair damaged tendons.
Shark attacks are uncommon in the area, with this being the first since at least 2018.
The teenager is expected to recover but will have lasting scars from the encounter.