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American Diver's Remains Found in Shark, Medical Issue Suspected

Colleen Monfore, 68, went missing during a diving trip in Indonesia, and her remains were found in a shark, raising questions about her cause of death.

  • Colleen Monfore, an experienced diver from Michigan, disappeared on September 26 during a dive near Pulau Reong, Indonesia.
  • Her remains were discovered inside a shark caught by fishermen in Timor-Leste, 70 miles from where she went missing.
  • Friends and family believe Monfore may have died from a medical issue before being consumed by the shark.
  • Experts and friends argue that the condition of the remains suggests she was not attacked by the shark immediately after her disappearance.
  • Indonesian authorities are investigating the incident, as shark attacks in the area are historically rare.
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