Less Questions Than Last Death, Apparent Shark Attack in Amity
After receiving reports earler today of Christine W. Watson's death about various cirsumstances that may have caused her death late last night at Amity Beach, one other is found dead but with less questions attached.
Amity Police Cheif, Martin Brody announced one hour prior, Alex B. Kintner, age 10 of Mayfair Court in Amity, was killed in what appeared to him and witnesses to be a vicious and unprovoked shark attack, while he was playing with his friends in waters off shore at Village Beach.
Witnesses indicated and Brody solidified that Kinter had been floating on a rubber raft at what appeared to be a crowded beach. The attack occured at approximate 2 p.m. this afternoon. His body has yet to be recovered by police and investigators.
The damaged raft he was seen swimming with floated ashore shortly after the incident with what appeared to be a bite taken out of it and blood surrounding the float. Brody and other press members are hesitant to jump to any definate conclusions. No other injuries surrounded this tragic incident.
Marion Kinter, Alex's mother was at the beach at the time her son disappeared. She is currently at Amity General Hospital being treated for shock and is said to currently be in fair condition.
It is believed by Brody and other officials that is is possible that the Watson death could have maybe been linked to the possible shark activities in the vicinity of various Amity beaches. That investigation continues to be ongoing.
Brody makes a statement regarding the two too many unfortunate deaths that have occured in Amity. "I join Amity Mayor Bob Farley in expressing the town's deepest and most sincere condolences to the Kinter family."
Brody said, "Now we know that these random acts of senseless violence, who victimize helpless and innocent citizens do not just happen in the city."
A special meeting is set to be held by Brody, Farley and the Amity Board of Selectman at 6 p.m. this evening in Amity's Town Hall.
The meeting's agenda will include the reading of the minutes of the previos meeting followed by old and new business. Top on the list for new businss is a duscussion og Chief Brody's plan to close the beaches on July 4.
The Kintner family will then be rewarded $3,000 for capture of perpetrators. Ben Quint will then make a offer to the town to hunt down the shark who is thought to be the vile perpetrator of this tragic event.
The meeting will conclude with a closing prayer. All are welcome to join in.
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