A teen girl has dreams of becoming a Paralympic athlete after losing her limbs in a shark attack. 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin was attacked by a shark in June 2024 while swimming off the shore of Walton County, Florida, according to PEOPLE.
Teen Dreams Of Becoming Paralympic Athlete After Losing Limbs In Shark Attack
Lulu’s mother, Ann, reported that the shark bit off her daughter’s left hand. Doctors also had to amputate her right leg “halfway up from her knee to her hip.”
Now, over a year later, Lulu is “grateful” to be alive and is involved in multiple sports. In an interview with ABC News, Lulu revealed that she was hoping to one day become a Paralympic athlete.
“I hope to be in the Paralympics for track,” said Lulu to Good Morning America.
Besides track, Lulu also enjoys golf. “So th