The Story Of Bethany Hamilton
by Kamryn and Victoria
Meeting Bethany Hamilton
On the day of October 31st, 2003 Bethany Hamilton's whole life changed forever. The 13 year-old star surfer from Hawaii, who has become an international hero was attacked by a 15 foot tiger shark and lose her left arm and lost 70% of her blood. But she never gave up even after her promising carrerr seemed to be going downhill. Bethany resumed surfing shortly afterwards and won a national title in 2005.
It all started on the morning of October 31, 2003 the Hamilton's went out to surf at Tunnels Beach in Ha'ena with her best-friend Alana Blanchard and Blanchard's father and brother. While lying on her board Hamilton felt a intense pressure on her left arm, and was pulled back and fourth for a few seconds. But she hadn't felt any pain.When she noticed the water around her turned red suddenly realizing her left arm had been severed nearly to the shoulder.
Bethany Hamilton Tells Her Story....
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