Swimmer goes for gold at Paralympics after losing leg in shark attack
The Connecticut native and a friend were snorkeling off Turks and Caicos when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg.
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The Connecticut native and a friend were snorkeling off Turks and Caicos when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg.
The incident comes after three people – a woman and two teenage girls – were hurt in two separate shark attacks in Florida's Gulf Coast earlier this month
The victim was trying to boost her child aboard a floating play platform when the shark bit her, officials said.
Sharks may be portrayed as villains in movies, but they're actually "not dangerous to humans," experts say. Here's what to know.
In separate incidents in Florida, a 20-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Thursday and a 35-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Friday night, officials said.
"The water was red - with my blood," Mike Morita said. "I cannot believe how much courage my friends had."
Kristine Allen vanished Dec. 8 while snorkeling as a large shark was seen cruising the waters in south Maui, her husband said.
Surgeons stapled shut his open wounds, which spanned nearly 19 inches or the length of the shark's mouth.
Witnesses said the water was murky after a night of heavy rain, which poses an increased risk for humans while swimming.
A 13-year-old boy was attacked early Saturday by a shark while diving for lobsters in waters off Encinitas, California, near San Diego, authorities said.
A Cape Cod harbormaster said swimmers need to change their behavior and assume there are always sharks in the area or "something terrible is going to happen."
A man swimming off Cape Cod was attacked by a shark on Wednesday and was airlifted to a hospital.
A man who survived being attacked by a bear in Colorado less than a year ago was bitten by a shark in Hawaii this week.
The girl's father said he doubted she would have survived for another 10 seconds in the water.
Hunter Treschl is back in high school, hanging out with friends and seemingly undaunted by an unprovoked shark attack this summer.
Ten minutes into a beach vacation a young Colorado woman found herself fighting off a shark near Cocoa Beach, Florida.
The 16-year-old whose arm was amputated after a shark attacked him has been released from a North Carolina hospital.
A 16-year-old Colorado Springs boy attacked by a shark says he never saw the shark coming, and now he's ready to move on with his life.
A Colorado Springs teenager who lost his arm in a shark attack Sunday at a beach in North Carolina is remaining positive.
A North Carolina beach town is advising against ocean swimming after two youths were mauled by at least one shark over the weekend — but the beaches remain open.
A teenage boy badly injured in a shark attack is from Colorado Springs. He's one of two young victims of shark attacks in North Carolina.
A Denver man is back in Colorado after a summer trip to the East Coast that left him with multiple scars and an unbelievable story to tell.
A Denver man who is recovering from a shark attack is planning to return to the waters off Cape Cod where he was attacked.
A Denver man attacked by a shark off the coast of Cape Cod is expected to make a full recovery.
In a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Grand County commissioners demanded answers after a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico was returned.
A husband and wife who owned a heating and plumbing business in Estes Park and later turned to financial planning for clients nationwide are accused of hiding millions of dollars from the federal government through a tax fraud conspiracy.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
Ray Andrew Walters has no fixed address, according to police, but is believed to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. He was convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failure to register as a sex offender.
A grand jury in Colorado indicted two suspected leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua on Thursday in connection with a series of crimes in the state.
In a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Grand County commissioners demanded answers after a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico was returned.
A husband and wife who owned a heating and plumbing business in Estes Park and later turned to financial planning for clients nationwide are accused of hiding millions of dollars from the federal government through a tax fraud conspiracy.
Ray Andrew Walters has no fixed address, according to police, but is believed to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. He was convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failure to register as a sex offender.
A grand jury in Colorado indicted two suspected leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua on Thursday in connection with a series of crimes in the state.
Two people in Northern Colorado made a lucky escape after their small plane crashed into a field on Saturday morning.
Businesses are feeling the impact of the warm weather and lack of snow. From ski resorts to local bars, many are feeling the pressure.
In anticipation of frigid temperatures moving into Colorado this weekend, city and county officials in several areas have activated Cold Weather Shelter Plans.
Commissioners in Grand County are protesting to Gov. Jared Polis after the return of a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico.
What if you could buy a house in Colorado for just $5? A new company is working to make that a reality, starting with a home in Denver. Earlier this year, Jason Graf and Sam Cogan launched their new startup, FulHouse Inc. The company operates a sweepstakes model in which, instead of one buyer paying the full cost of a home, the price is split among thousands of entrants, each paying a few dollars to enter. At the end of the sweepstakes period, they hope the home will be paid in full, and one lucky winner will receive it at a fraction of the cost.
Beginning in 2026, the Aurora Service Center for Adams County Human Services will no longer be in operation. The center, located on Chambers Road, offers multiple services, including food, medical and cash assistance as well as employment and workforce services. Adams County announced on Tuesday that the center will cease issuing EBT cards at noon on Dec. 3 and will be closed beginning Jan. 1.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
The Denver Broncos have a good chance to become AFC West division champions for the first time since 2015, and it could happen as soon as Saturday evening.
With record heat in Denver on Dec. 25, runners, bikers, families, and pets all filled Wash Park to take advantage of the rare forecast.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Northern Colorado company Living Ink Technologies is helping major brands around the world produce more eco-friendly packaging and products.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.