First Image of Grandmother Killed in Shark Attack

A shark attack on 56-year-old Arlene Lillis occurred at Dorsch Beach in Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands, where she was swimming when she lost her arm and succumbed to her injuries despite attempts by fellow beachgoers to help her. Witnesses reported hearing “ungodly screaming,” and bystanders, including former lifeguard Christopher Carroll, rushed to assist her while calling for emergency services. Authorities confirmed her death resulted from a shark bite, though the species was not identified. Lillis, a Minnesota resident and new grandmother, was known for her love of outdoor activities and animals.

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