Community’s heartfelt response to teen after shark attack – NBC 6 South Florida

Last weekend, the peaceful coast of Northwest Florida turned into chaos when a normal vacation spot turned into a life-threatening encounter with a shark for two Alabama teenagers.

Two girls were swimming at Rosemary Beach in Walton County when they were attacked by a shark. One of them suffered serious injuries.

Only a few hours earlier, a woman had been attacked about six kilometers away.

According to a report by NBC News, authorities closed the waters to the public after the second attack. It was then reopened on Saturday with a red flag indicating high waves and strong currents and a purple flag indicating stinging marine life.

Back home in Birmingham, Alabama, the Mountain Brook community offers the two teenagers tireless support and solidarity.

According to social media, a local church held a prayer service on Sunday for the two residents involved in the shark attack.

Andy’s Farm Market, a store in Birmingham, has been at the forefront of this community project.

According to Tricia Burris, the owner of Andy’s, a Facebook post mentioned that purple was one of the victims’ favorite colors, and they began making purple ribbons for the community to show their support.

“The response has been phenomenal,” she said in a statement to NBC6.

“Whole neighborhoods are ordering forms and collecting donations that go directly to families to help them with medical expenses,” Burris said.