AMITY - Many minds were put at ease, and avid toursits of Amity can take a sigh of relief in knowing that the giant killer shark who has been blammed for the two gruesome deaths this week has been caught and killed.
With the disruptance of the normal, tranquil island life at Amity put to a close, all beaches will reopen tomorrow for the celebrations of Fourth of July.
Fisherman, Mike Swenson of Medford Mass. caught this shark in waters one mile sout-southwest of Amity and will be rewarded $3,000 for his heroic and selfless efforts.
Matt Hooper, marine biologist from Woods Hole, Mass., Oceanographis Institute, inspected the shark when it was brought ashore. He labeld this shark who allegedy attacked two innocent individuals as a nurse shark.
Nurse sharks are among the most brutal and dangerous of all sharks and have been responsible for various swimmers' deaths along the East Coast of the United States. The shark was approximate 11 feet in length and 1.5 tons according to Hooper.
Amity officials urge all residents and visitors to recreate at the beaches in order to encourage the participation of new and returning tourists in the wonderful water sports that will take place at Amity beaches throughout the summer.
Brody wants to assure islanders and guests to not be alarmed by the presence of shark spotters in the water.
This included the Coast Guard, the Marine Patrol, the Massachusetts State Police the U.S. Navy and FBI, and homeland security. "They are simply a safety precaution that we hope will put our vistors at ease," said Brody.
While law enforcement officials urge vigilance on the part of all citizens, Amity town officials believe the danger of further shark attacks has "probably" passed.
Everyone can be pleased to know that the presence of the numerous shark spotters is working. At midday of the day the beaches reopened, officials rushed all visitors of the beach out of the water and sped towards shore where they witnessed what appeared to be a shark.
What appeared to be a shark was only the harmless prank of two young boys of Amity, Wayned Winston and Brad Kaplan. The two mischevious pranksters remain in custody with their parents. No injuries occured during this prank, only a few scrapes of individuals rushing out of the water.
Winston appears to be the perpatrator of such event, and Kaplan the follower. Any witnesses of the event or beach visitors should be reassured that no live shark was found.
Any shark sightings or suspicions should be reported to authorities at the toll-free shark hotline, 1-800-sharksee.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Jaws - Second Follow Up Story
AMITY - A special meeting was held last night by deputy police, Brody and the Amity Board of Selectman at Amity's Town Hall to discuss the two recent deaths that have occured on Amity's beaches. Many are being led to believe that a shark attack is the leading cause of these deaths, but no definite conclusions have yet been made.
$3,000 was offered to the individual who found and killed the shark that took the life of 6-year-old boy, Alex Kitner yesterday at one of Amity's finest beaches. The offer was made by MaryAnne Kitner, mother of Alex Kitner.
The first victim was 17-year-old, Christine Watson who was found dead early Monday morning. Although a shark attack has not been announced as the cause of death to Watson, it is not completely ruled out of the picture.
Chif Brody began the meeting by discussing plans for the town of Amity. Body planned to bring shark spotters onto all beaches, as well as getting more deputy police men on the case.
"Are you going to close the beaches," one Amity motel owner firmly asked to Brody. "Yes, we are," was Brody's response to which the crown seemed to object with.
Ben Quint, one of Amity's head fisherman, made a strong offer to find and kill the shark of the alleged attack. But this offer was anything but cheap. "I'll do it by myself alone for $10,000," said Quint.
His price was set on the basis that this job will not be easy, but for this amount he would be able to get the job done quickly in order to bring back the tourists, which is Mayor Vaughns main concern. "Pay up to stay alive," said Quint.
Quints proposal was later discussed between Brody, Vaughn and other officials but a final decision has yet to be made.
The meeting adjurned by Mayor Vaughn thanking Quint for his request and the presence of all members. A concerned, chattering crowd left the meeting hall.
$3,000 was offered to the individual who found and killed the shark that took the life of 6-year-old boy, Alex Kitner yesterday at one of Amity's finest beaches. The offer was made by MaryAnne Kitner, mother of Alex Kitner.
The first victim was 17-year-old, Christine Watson who was found dead early Monday morning. Although a shark attack has not been announced as the cause of death to Watson, it is not completely ruled out of the picture.
Chif Brody began the meeting by discussing plans for the town of Amity. Body planned to bring shark spotters onto all beaches, as well as getting more deputy police men on the case.
"Are you going to close the beaches," one Amity motel owner firmly asked to Brody. "Yes, we are," was Brody's response to which the crown seemed to object with.
Ben Quint, one of Amity's head fisherman, made a strong offer to find and kill the shark of the alleged attack. But this offer was anything but cheap. "I'll do it by myself alone for $10,000," said Quint.
His price was set on the basis that this job will not be easy, but for this amount he would be able to get the job done quickly in order to bring back the tourists, which is Mayor Vaughns main concern. "Pay up to stay alive," said Quint.
Quints proposal was later discussed between Brody, Vaughn and other officials but a final decision has yet to be made.
The meeting adjurned by Mayor Vaughn thanking Quint for his request and the presence of all members. A concerned, chattering crowd left the meeting hall.
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