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U.S. Teen Reportedly Dies in Suspected Shark Bite Off Guerrero’s Playa El Capire

Officials are conducting a forensic exam before confirming the cause of death.

Overview

  • The incident was reported Friday afternoon off Playa El Capire in La Unión, Guerrero, with the body recovered shortly before 3 p.m. local time.
  • Local outlets identified the deceased as Levi “N,” a 17-year-old reportedly from Maryland.
  • Witnesses said he was fishing about 50 meters from shore when he was attacked, and visible wounds were observed on the right leg and hip.
  • Family members and bystanders brought the youth to shore on a surfboard and covered the body until forensic personnel and police arrived.
  • Authorities transferred the body to the Servicio Médico Forense in Zihuatanejo for autopsy, while residents reported recent shark sightings in the area.