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.
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