Shark attack reported in Palm Beach County

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LAKE WORTH, Fla. – One person was bitten by a shark Thursday morning in Palm Beach County, authorities confirmed.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue officials confirmed that the incident was reported near Lake Worth Beach Park on South Ocean Boulevard.

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Officials said the victim was transported to a local hospital, but declined to release further information about the victim, citing the HIPAA law.

No other details about the incident were immediately released by authorities.


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