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Florida Beach Closes After Shark Bite

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By: Associated Press Email
Posted: Tue 11:40 AM, Jan 01, 2013

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A Central Florida beach has been closed following reports of a shark bite.

Officials say a swimmer was bit on the lower leg or ankle Monday afternoon at Jensen Beach. The bite was minor and not considered life-threatening.

Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers (http://bit.ly/VnWDyL ) reports that lifeguards flew double red flags, meaning no swimming.

Officials say they will evaluate beach conditions later this week to determine if they'll re-open.


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