Teenager Annabelle Carlson loses leg in Belize shark attack, fights back with optimism and support.

Fifteen-year-old Annabelle Carlson lost her leg and suffered hand injuries in a shark attack during a family diving trip in Belize. She has undergone seven surgeries, battled a bacterial infection, and is now fitted with a prosthetic leg. Despite the trauma, Carlson remains optimistic, planning to return to activities like skiing and lacrosse, and hopes to go back to the ocean soon. A GoFundMe for her medical costs has raised over $215,000.

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