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Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTBC , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including FOX 7 Austin, which reported on the story based on information from Maine officials.
A lifeguard was pulled underwater by a great white shark near a popular beach in Maine. The incident occurred over the weekend and the lifeguard is currently recovering. Local officials in Maine have reported the incident, which happened at a family-friendly beach destination on the East Coast.
Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including FOX 7 Austin, which reported on the story based on information from Maine officials.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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