The U.S. government announced plans Wednesday to build an $8.5 million fly-breeding facility near the US-Mexico border as part of an initiative to prevent a flesh-eating parasite from infesting cattle.The planned site, slated to be located at Moore Air Base in Texas, will breed millions of sterile male New World screwworm flies. The males will then be released into the wild to mate with females, preventing them from laying eggs that turn into flesh-eating larvae, the Associated Press reported.A female New World screwworm fly lays eggs in the wound of an animal. The eggs then hatch into larvae, or maggots, that burrow into the flesh, causing potentially deadly damage, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.FLESH-EATING NEW WORLD SCREWWORM COULD POSE HEALTH RISKS TO CATTLE, HUMANSThe Texas facility would be only the second of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, AP reported.Recent appearances of the fly in Mexico as close as 700 miles from the Southern border have raised concerns among officials. Last month, authorities responded by suspending cattle, horse and bison imports along the US-Mexico border, according to a news release from the USDA.US SHUTS SOUTHERN BORDER TO LIVESTOCK IMPORTS TO STOP SPREAD OF DEADLY FLIESTaking further measures, the USDA said it may also create a companion breeding center at the Texas location so that as many as 300 million flies could be produced each week. The executive department also plans to spend $21 million to convert a separate facility near Mexico's border with Guatemala into one for breeding for the fly. That site won't be ready until the end of 2026, according to AP."The United States has defeated [New World screwworm] before, and we will do it again," U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said in a statement. "We do not take lightly the threat [New World screwworm] poses to our livestock industry, our economy and our food supply chain."USDA THREATENS TO HALT MEXICAN BEEF IMPORTS OVER FLESH-EATING FLY CRISISThe U.S. has previously bred and released New World screwworm flies into the wild, completely eradicating the insect from the country for decades. While there are treatments for infestations of the fly, officials worry about the economic impacts on farmers. Household pets and humans can also be infested by the larvae, AP reported.New World screwworm flies are endemic in Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and some South American countries, according to the USDA."We trust the enthusiasm for cooperation that Secretary Rollins mentioned, and based on objective results and the reports from the USDA mission visiting us this week, we will be able to restart exports of our cattle as soon as possible," Mexican Agriculture Secretary Julio Berdegu said in a post on X on Wednesday.The USDA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Georgia, garnered some backlash from conservatives on social for a rendition of "Hey Joe," which was made popular by Jimi Hendrix and other artists in the '60s, which he retooled as a criticism of President Donald Trump."I hate to hurt your ears and everything, but Im just learning to play guitar," he said in a video posted to X on Wednesday, adding that he was inspired by Black Music Month to provide political commentary through song.He noted that he was "just learning to play guitar," then proceeded to sing an anti-Trump parody of the famous song."Hey Trump, where you goin' with that gun in your hand?" Johnson sang. "I'm goin' down the street to shoot democracy. You know I wanna be a king someday."BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN RELEASES DIGITAL DOWNLOADS OF HIS LIVE ANTI-TRUMP SPEECHESAs of Friday afternoon, the video had received over 800 comments on the platform, most of which were criticisms from conservatives."Talk about Tone-Deaf messaging!" Media Research Center posted on X. "Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson releases hilariously bad anti-Trump song, and you just have to hear this.""This would make Jimi Hendrix advocate for a ground war with Iran," Josh Holmes, co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, posted on X."Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson sings an Anti-Trump song on his guitar about Trump shooting down Democracy with a gun to be a king," conservative influencer account LibsofTikTok posted on X. "Yes, this is real."RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE GUITARIST RIPS TRUMP OVER PRESIDENTS FEUD WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IN FIERY RANTAnother user simply quipped, "I love the internet.""Heyyy Hank, Please tune that dang guitar if you can," another one wrote, directly pulling from the lyrics of the song. Hendrix most notably played "Hey Joe" at the notorious Woodstock Festival in 1969."Democrats are doing another one of their cringe sing-a-longs," Ben Petersen, National War Room Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, posted on X."This horribly sounding performance is yet another waste of our tax dollars and proof of the uselessness of the Democrat Party," conservative influencer Paul A. Szypula posted on X.KID ROCK TURNS HEADS IN TRUMP OVAL OFFICE MEETING WITH BEDAZZLED, PATRIOTIC OUTFIT"Ok. A few things. If you're going to do a song like this, it's best to tune your guitar beforehand," Jeff Charles, news editor at Townhall, posted on X. "Also, covering Jimi Hendrix when you don't know how to tune a guitar is cringe AF. The lyrics are something I could have come up with when I was five years old. I'm almost embarassed for him.""Hank Johnson - Thinks Guam can capsize Also Hank Johnson - Thinks he can play guitar," comedian Tim Young posted on X. "Hes dumber than AOC.Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson's office for comment.The video comes as Democrats continue to experiment with different social media strategies during Trump's second term and have consistently faced criticism from conservatives for doing so, including earlier this year when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other House Democrats were lambasted online over "choose your fighter" TikTok video.

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The Boston police officer who owned the property where John O'Keefe was found dead during a blizzard in January 2022 said he would have "taken a bullet" for his former colleague in a televised interview just days after jurors found the suspected killer, Karen Read, not guilty.Brian Albert's sister-in-law, Jennifer McCabe, woke him up after she, Read and another woman found O'Keefe unresponsive in the yard around 6 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2022."By the time I came downstairs, the police were already in my house, John was already gone, [and] there was nobody to save," Albert told ABC News Friday. "I would've taken a bullet for John O'Keefe."CLEARED OF MURDER HARGES, KAREN READ COULD EYE LEGAL PAYBACK AGAINST INVESTIGATORS WHO COST HEROutside a celebratory post-verdict dinner, Read was asked if she had any word's for O'Keefe's family. "I fought for John O'Keefe, harder than anyone," she said. "Harder than anyone."Read's supporters have painted Albert and his family as villains, although he was not called to the stand in her second trial, her defense insinuated that O'Keefe's fatal injuries had something to do with his dog, Chloe, and possibly a friend who was also at the house party.Police never identified anyone but Read as a suspect, and no one else faced charges in connection with O'Keefe's death.VINDICATED KAREN READ THANKS 'GREATEST' LEGAL TEAM AS JURORS DELIVER NOT GUILTY VERDICT IN BOYFRIEND'S DEATHFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XRead, O'Keefe and a group of other people had been invited back to Albert's home just after midnight when the local bars closed.Six hours later, O'Keefe was found dead under a layer of snow on the front lawn. Prosecutors alleged that Read hit him with her Lexus SUV and left the scene, but jurors didn't buy the story.GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUBSIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTERAfter a trial that stretched on for more than 30 days, and four days of deliberation, jurors found Read not guilty of all homicide-related charges. They convicted her only of drunken driving, for which she will serve a year on probation.After the trial, her defense hinted that whoever did O'Keefe has eluded investigators, who were faulted for a sloppy investigation and missed protocols at trial, in an audit, and through internal reviews."Somebody is still out there, and it's a shame that this investigation was not done in the proper way so that they could have gotten to the truth," David Yannetti, one of her defense attorneys, told reporters Thursday.

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City commissioners in Miami, Florida, voted 3-2 on Tuesday to allow police officers to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.The city entered a 287(g) partnership with ICE, which various cities use to assist with federal enforcement using different methods. Its a sharp contrast to some governments throughout the United States, especially in major cities, which do not allow local or state authorities to help enforce immigration laws. "We value our partnerships with state and local law enforcement, and the success of the 287(g) program allows for a force multiplier in enforcing immigration laws," an ICE spokesperson said in a statement. "This whole-of-government approach enables law enforcement partners to protect cities across the nation from public safety and national security threats, and we encourage others across the country to join."ICE PARTNERSHIP WILL BUILD 'PUBLIC TRUST,' VICE MAYOR OF TOWN WITH LARGE VENEZUELAN COMMUNITY SAYSIn February, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order for state-level law enforcement to establish agreements with ICE to assist in the Trump administrations deportation efforts."Florida is setting the example for states in combating illegal immigration and working with the Trump Administration to restore the rule of law,"DeSantis said at the time. "By allowing our state agents and law enforcement officers to be trained and approved by ICE, Florida will now have more enforcement personnel deputized to assist federal partners. That means deportations can be carried out more efficiently, making our communities safer as illegal aliens are removed."However, there was opposition to entering the agreement from some residents and groups like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Florida Immigrant Coalition.FLORIDA OFFICIALS DIVIDED OVER ICE DEPORTATION DEAL AIMED AT CRIMINAL ALIENS: 'EMBARRASSED FOR OUR CITY'"This is a shameful day for Miami," Dariel Gomez, Statewide Organizer with the ACLU of Florida said in a press release. "With their vote, commissioners chose fear over facts, and division over unity. This agreement will not make us safer it will only spread fear and isolate the very people who make our city strong."CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGE"287(g) doesnt belong in any city, but especially not in Miami a place shaped by immigrants, built by immigrants, and powered by immigrants," Tessa Petit, Executive Director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, said in a statement."More than half of our residents are foreign-born. The commissioners who voted to implement this ruthless program have turned their back on the very community they were put into office to protect. They are turning our diversity into a target."However, the White House told Fox News Digital the citys decision was ultimately the right move.BLUE STATE SHERIFFS COMBINE FORCES TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST SANCTUARY LAWS"President Trumps promise to deport illegal aliens is a key plank of his agenda to Make America Safe Again. The Administration is always grateful to work with state and local officials to get dangerous criminals off the streets and keep the American people safe." Abigail Jackson, White House spokeswoman, stated.In April, a massive ICE operation in collaboration with Florida authorities led to the arrest of 1,120 illegal immigrants, and the agency said 63% of them had "existing criminal arrests or convictions," and many had alleged gang affiliations.

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field at George M. Steinbrenner Field in a terrifying scene after the reliever was struck in the face by a foul ball in Thursday nights game against the Baltimore Orioles.Bigge was struck by a 105-mph ball off the bat ofOrioles catcher Adley Rutschman at the top of the seventh inning. The ball, heading straight for the dugout, struck Bigge on the right side of his face."Certainly you feel for Hunter and his wife. I can't imagine what she and he were going through," Rays manager Kevin Cash said,via MLB.com. "Scary for everybody, none more than them."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBigge was placed on a backboard after receiving medical attention in the dugout. Despite a bloodied face, Bigge gave a thumbs-up to fans who looked on in fear. He was taken to a hospital for further evaluation, but Cash said Bigge never lost consciousness and was able to speak with first responders.The game was delayed by eight minutes, but the scary scene left fans and players in a state of shock."Its really scary, its terrifying. We sit in these dugouts every night, and, in a lot of ways, you kind of feel like a sitting duck," Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said after the game. "Its just terrifying."PIRATES RELIEVER DENNIS SANTANA SWINGS AT FAN WHO 'CROSSED THE LINE' DURING FIERY ALTERCATIONRutschman echoed that sentiment, adding that hes "praying" for the best."I saw it [come] off my bat, and it was just really, really scary. Im praying for him and for his recovery, hope hes doing OK. Im just its scary," he told reporters in the locker room. "You never want to see that. I think everyone wishes for the best health for everyone in this game, and you hate to see that. I hope hes doing OK."Bigge is on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain. He has a 2.40 ERA in 13 relief outings covering 15 innings this season.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Rapper Fat Joe is facing a $20 million lawsuit for allegedly engaging in sexual abuse against minors, among other accusations.The lawsuit was filed on Thursday by his former hype man, T.A. Dixon, in the Southern District of New York. The suit accuses Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, of a "sustained campaign of exploitation."The rapper "systematically engaged in coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation, and psychological coercion," Dixon claimed in the 157-page lawsuit, obtained by Fox News Digital.The lawsuit added that it was "all intended to enrich" Fat Joe and his associates "while deliberately suppressing, silencing, and erasing [Dixons] substantial creative, artistic, and commercial contributions, which were foundational to Defendant Cartagena's professional success and personal brand."TYLER PERRY SUED FOR $260M BY ACTOR CLAIMING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULTFat Joe's lawyer told Fox News Digital, "The lawsuit filed by Tyrone Blackburn and Terrance Dixon is a blatant act of retaliation a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the civil suit we filed first, which exposed their coordinated scheme to extort Mr. Cartagena through lies, threats, and manufactured allegations."It added, "Law enforcement is aware of the extortionate demand at the heart of this scheme. The allegations against Mr. Cartagena are complete fabrications lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure. Mr. Cartagena will not be intimidated. We have taken legal action to expose this fraudulent campaign and hold everyone involved accountable."Blackburn, Dixon's attorney, told Fox News Digital, "Fat Joe is Sean Combs minus the Tusi [a drug also known as "pink cocaine"].It is clear he has learned nothing from his 2013 federal conviction," referring to the rapper's previous conviction on tax evasion charges.Fat Joes alleged exploitation extended "beyond financial fraud," Dixon's lawsuit claimed, adding he was allegedly forced into "humiliating situations, including sex acts performed under duress and surveillance, accompanied by threats" that he would be left in foreign countries if he did not comply.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe lawsuit also claims that two of Fat Joes associates, Peter "Pistol Pete" Torres and Richard "Rich Player" Jospitre, who were also included as defendants in the lawsuit, "actively engaged in physical threats, violent assaults, and intimidation tactics on Cartagena's explicit instructions, sustaining a climate of fear and coercion against Plaintiff and others who challenged the Enterprise's control."He claimed he was "coerced into more than 4,000 sexual acts to maintain his standing within the Enterprise."DIDDY TRIAL WITNESS REVEALS THREATS AND VIOLENCE THAT COULD SUPPORT RICO CHARGES: EXPERTDixon also alleged that during his time with the rapper, he "personally witnessed" him "engage in sexual relations with children who were fifteen and sixteen years old.""In exchange for cash, clothing, and payment of her cell phone bill, Defendant would get oral sex and other sexual acts performed on him by Minor Doe 1," the lawsuit claimed. Dixon said Minor Doe 1 was 16 years old.He claimed that Fat Joe began having sex with a second minor when she was 15 years old after a concert overseas and paid for her to get a Brazilian butt lift.Fat Joe also allegedly had sex with a third minor girl who met the rapper before she turned 16. He was "in love" with the third minor and "even contemplated leaving his wife" for her, the lawsuit claimed."In a recorded conversation, Minor Doe 3 and her 15-year-old cousin describe in detail to Plaintiff how inappropriate it was for Defendant, who was in his late 30s at the time, to be fawning over children," the document alleged.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERDixon also worked as a "lyricist, background vocalist, security team member, and creative collaborator" during his time with the rapper, the lawsuit said, claiming he was "systematically excluded" from getting "fair compensation, proper attribution, and the substantial royalties and profits generated from his creative labor. Instead, Plaintiff was consistently underpaid, denied songwriting credits, and deliberately concealed from royalties and backend compensation."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFat Joe sued Dixon earlier this year for allegedly defaming him on social media after Dixon claimed the rapper flew a 16-year-old across state lines for sex, according to Variety.

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The New York Times editorial board pointed the finger at President Donald Trump on Friday following another incident of deadly political violence.In a new editorial, the board said Trump is the chief individual to blame for America sliding into an era marked by political violence."Although Mr. Trump has been a personal victim of this violence, he also deserves particular responsibility for our angry culture," the board declared.MINNESOTA LAWMAKER HAPPENED TO BE ON VACATION WHEN MASKED SUSPECT KNOCKED ON DOORThe headline read, "The Nation Encourages Political Violence by Allowing It to Seem Normal."The Times published the piece days after the deadly shootings that claimed the lives of Minnesota state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and resulted in the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, last weekend.The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested on Sunday following a two-day manhunt in Minnesota after he allegedly posed as a police officer and killed the Hortmans. The previous day, he carried out a related attack against Hoffman and his wife.Boelter was found with a cache of weapons, including at least three AK-47 assault rifles and a 9mm handgun, along with a manifesto that listed 70 names and addresses, some of which belonged to other public officials.The Friday editorial argued that this latest politically motivated attack represents a "surge in political violence during the Trump years" that has imperiled not only American lives but also our countrys collective memory."SUSPECTED MINNESOTA LAWMAKER ASSASSIN VANCE BOELTER CAPTUREDThe board recounted several high-profile instances of political violence that have occurred in America in the last decade, listing the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., in 2017, the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, the attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosis, D-Calif., husband, and the two assassination attempts on Trump, as part of the "grim catalog of political violence in recent years."It declared that "Fear has become a fact of life for politicians," elsewhere noting that "Democrats and Republicans alike have been the victims" of attacks driven by "demonizing comments" that people "on both the firth and the left engage in."The board then blamed Trump for this, justifying the point in stating, "He uses threatening language in ways that no other modern president has. He praises people who commit violence in his name, such as the Jan. 6 rioters, many of whom he has pardoned, despite their attacks on police officers and others. He sometimes seems incapable of extending basic decency to Democrats."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"Instead of calling Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota to express condolences about the killings of two of his friends, Mr. Trump insulted Mr. Walz," the piece stated, adding, "It is no coincidence that hate crimes have surged, according to the F.B.I., during Mr. Trumps decade as a dominant political figure."Other Democratic Party leaders have made the same argument about Trump in the days since the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Figures like former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., pointed to the president when asked this week what has led to more violent incidents that seem to be politically motivated.The Trump administration has rejected these statements, with White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson telling Fox News Digital earlier this week, "Democrats are wrong to exploit this tragedy and blame President Trump President Trump the survivor of two assassination attempts is uniting the country through patriotism, prosperity, and success. Radical Democrats must stop with their divisive, violent rhetoric."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The New York Times editorial board pointed the finger at President Donald Trump on Friday following another incident of deadly political violence.In a new editorial, the board said Trump is the chief individual to blame for America sliding into an era marked by political violence."Although Mr. Trump has been a personal victim of this violence, he also deserves particular responsibility for our angry culture," the board declared.MINNESOTA LAWMAKER HAPPENED TO BE ON VACATION WHEN MASKED SUSPECT KNOCKED ON DOORThe headline read, "The Nation Encourages Political Violence by Allowing It to Seem Normal."The Times published the piece days after the deadly shootings that claimed the lives of Minnesota state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and resulted in the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, last weekend.The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was arrested on Sunday following a two-day manhunt in Minnesota after he allegedly posed as a police officer and killed the Hortmans. The previous day, he carried out a related attack against Hoffman and his wife.Boelter was found with a cache of weapons, including at least three AK-47 assault rifles and a 9mm handgun, along with a manifesto that listed 70 names and addresses, some of which belonged to other public officials.The Friday editorial argued that this latest politically motivated attack represents a "surge in political violence during the Trump years" that has imperiled not only American lives but also our countrys collective memory."SUSPECTED MINNESOTA LAWMAKER ASSASSIN VANCE BOELTER CAPTUREDThe board recounted several high-profile instances of political violence that have occurred in America in the last decade, listing the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., in 2017, the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, the attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosis, D-Calif., husband, and the two assassination attempts on Trump, as part of the "grim catalog of political violence in recent years."It declared that "Fear has become a fact of life for politicians," elsewhere noting that "Democrats and Republicans alike have been the victims" of attacks driven by "demonizing comments" that people "on both the firth and the left engage in."The board then blamed Trump for this, justifying the point in stating, "He uses threatening language in ways that no other modern president has. He praises people who commit violence in his name, such as the Jan. 6 rioters, many of whom he has pardoned, despite their attacks on police officers and others. He sometimes seems incapable of extending basic decency to Democrats."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"Instead of calling Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota to express condolences about the killings of two of his friends, Mr. Trump insulted Mr. Walz," the piece stated, adding, "It is no coincidence that hate crimes have surged, according to the F.B.I., during Mr. Trumps decade as a dominant political figure."Other Democratic Party leaders have made the same argument about Trump in the days since the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Figures like former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., pointed to the president when asked this week what has led to more violent incidents that seem to be politically motivated.The Trump administration has rejected these statements, with White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson telling Fox News Digital earlier this week, "Democrats are wrong to exploit this tragedy and blame President Trump President Trump the survivor of two assassination attempts is uniting the country through patriotism, prosperity, and success. Radical Democrats must stop with their divisive, violent rhetoric."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

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A South Carolina beachgoer is lucky to be alive after walking away with serious injuries from a suspected shark attack earlier this week.The incident reportedly occurred off the coast of the south end of Hilton Head Island on Tuesday, a Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue official confirmed to Fox News Digital."The incident involved a patient with a leg injury consistent with lacerations typically associated with a shark bite," the department said in a statement.BEACHES WITH MOST SHARK ATTACKS AS AMERICANS PAY TRIBUTE TO 'JAWS' AND ACTIVIST WEIGHS INLocal rescue crews were dispatched to beach marker 24 in Sea Pines Beach at approximately 12:07 p.m. regarding reports of a medical emergency. Firefighters and lifeguards subsequently treated the victim at the scene before transporting her to Hilton Head Island Airport, where she was then airlifted to a local facility in Savannah for further medical treatment.Local officials declined Fox News Digitals request for information regarding the victims identity and condition, citing privacy regulations.POPULAR SPRING BREAK ACTIVITY LANDS AMERICAN TOURIST IN HOSPITAL: 'FELT LIKE I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT'The attack comes just days after a 9-year-old girl was bitten by a shark on Floridas Gulf Coast, according to Fox 13.Leah Lendel was enjoying a snorkeling trip with her family in Boca Grande on June 11 when a shark bit her hand, the outlet reported.The injuries left her hand "hanging by a little piece of skin," a witness reportedly said.ALLIGATOR INJURES GIRL SWIMMING IN POPULAR SUMMER STATE PARK DESTINATIONLendel was pulled from the water by a nearby construction crew and airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, where she underwent surgery involving artery grafts, bone reconstruction and nerve repair."I didn't see anything," Lendel said at a news conference Thursday. "I was just snorkeling and I went up to breathe, then something hard bit me and it tried to take me away. Then I pick up my hand and it's all in blood. Then, I started screaming with my mom. And then, my dad was with me. He picked me up, then we ran to the road.Doctors were able to save Lendels hand, a feat they partially credit to how "clean" the bite was."The shark's teeth are so sharp that the cut through the wrist is clean and not jagged, and it doesn't ruin all the tissue," Dr. Alfred Hess said.Lendel anticipates she will return to the water once she has made a full recovery."She's done a fantastic job, I can already tell you," Dr. Joshua Linnell said. "I just keep looking over at those fingers because we worked hard on that."Lendel's family did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.