13-Year-Old Survives Shark Attack: After 1000 Stitches, He Still Hopes To Swim Again

Dec 26, 2018 by apost team

A lot of people love the water, especially the ocean, but the fact of the matter is it is full of terrifying creatures that can strike and cause real harm. Sometimes these fears make us rethink loving the water, but not for Keane Webre-Hayes, a 13-year-old, who suffered traumatic injuries after being bitten by a shark. According to Keane, he can't wait to get back into the water and go swimming again

According to Keane's classmates, he declared to his entire class that he was ready to get back out in the water, and he hoped that he would be surfing again real soon.

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Keane was off the coast of Encinitas, which is in San Diego County, California, diving for lobsters, when he was attacked by a 10-foot shark. The attack caused the young boy to undergo five hours of surgery, where the doctors had to repair parts of his face, torso, upper back, and shoulders. It took over 1,000 stitches.

Keane said he remembered seeing something off in the water and thinking it was a big fish, and then, seconds later his mind realized that it was a shark. After escaping from the shark's jaws, he managed to make it to a kayak that was nearby.

Chad Hammel, the owner of the kayak recalled that after getting Keane out of the water, he glanced back and saw that the shark was still heading towards them determined not to give up.

Even though Keane has a long road to a full recovery before him, his mother, Ellie said that he is still determined to go lobster diving again. However, she swears that from now on she is going to make sure that he is wrapped tightly in bubble wrap. Who can blame her though after what happened the last time?

Keane has proved to be a brave and tenacious kid, and he has a real zest for life. That along with his fearless attitude will get him far in life, and his story should inspire everyone to pursue their goals, despite their fears, just like young Keane Webre-Hayes.

Tell all of your friends about this remarkable young man and how he has pushed through fears and has overcome something so many of us would have given up on!