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The Independent
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
You could soon get a cellphone alert if a shark is nearby
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Erin Keller Thursday 10 July 2025 17:59 BST Florida teen describes shark attack A bipartisan bill, Lulu's Law, has passed the Senate, aiming to establish an AMBER Alert-style shark warning system. The proposed system would enable federal and local authorities to send cellphone alerts to beachgoers regarding shark attacks or conditions indicating a heightened risk. Named after 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who suffered severe injuries in a Florida shark attack last year, the bill addresses a growing concern over increased shark sightings, particularly great whites near Cape Cod. Supporters view the legislation as an important additional safety measure, complementing existing shark tracking applications. However, concerns have been raised by Massachusetts state lawmaker Julian Cyr regarding the practical effectiveness of the alert system due to poor mobile phone reception in some coastal areas. In full
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
A Shared Bond, a Love for the Game
By Doug Segrest | May 16, 2025 Two days ago, Lulu Gribbin was a participant in the Regions Tradition's celebrity pro-am. As SEC football and basketball coaches arrived at the 17th tee, they wanted to share a moment with the Mountain Brook teenager, who showed off her driving abilities with each new foursome. Friday, Lulu was back at Greystone Golf and Country Club, this time on the driving range as part of the annual adaptive golf clinic. A few feet away, Noah Galloway watched as Lulu shared her love of golf with others. They might not have known how much the two of them already share. Eleven months ago, Lulu and her family were vacationing at the beach when a shark attacked three youths diving for sand dollars. Lulu suffered the most extensive injuries, losing a hand and part of her opposite leg. Twenty years ago, while serving in the U.S. Army during the Iraq War, Galloway lost his left arm and left leg in battle. Inspired by his own father's struggles after losing a limb in an accident, Galloway now focuses on others. And when he learned of Lulu's plight, Galloway reached out to her father, Joe Gribbin – first with a text, and then phone calls. They only met in person a week ago. 'I told him I was there and if you ever need something, advice or anything, just call,' Galloway said. 'Because the most important thing is mental health. 'I told her dad, 'Look, the body will adapt. We all have that ability. What we struggle with as humans is our complex brain. It can hold us back and sometimes making sure we take care of that is the most important thing.' Galloway has gained national acclaim since his recovery. He's a motivational speaker, he works closely with wounded warriors, and he's been a frequent guest on network television. He's also written a book, 'Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier.' Helping others is the reason Regions, United Ability and the Champions Tour annually hold the adaptive golf clinic. Friday's event featured more than a dozen golfers receiving guidance from local golf pros and volunteers. Schiela Peña, Disability Services and Outreach manager at Regions, was there to see the magic happen. 'It's so rewarding to have people willing to come alongside you, to teach you that you can go beyond the limits of what people expect you to do,' Peña said. Adaptive golf is a way to level the playing field and to make activity accessible. 'I think having Lulu here is amazing,' Peña said. 'She's found a way not only to overcome obstacles, but she's made it a point to share her story and motivate others.' Lulu's father, Joe, pointed out that the recovery was not hers alone. Sister Ellie was with her in the water and witnessed the shark attack and the trauma as Lulu underwent life-saving surgery. 'There's some special trauma, therapy and different classes that helped them do it together,' Joe said. 'Nobody wants to be in this situation. But I feel like Lulu knows she's lucky to be alive. She's handled everything with grace and a very positive attitude.' Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Regions Bank
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
June 7 marks one year since 3 shark attacks shook the Walton County community
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – One year ago, on June 7, 2024, the Walton County community was shaken after three tourists were injured in shark attacks in one day. The first attack happened at Watersound Beach, where 45-year-old Elizabeth Foley was bitten and lost the lower part of her left hand. Then, just four miles down the road at Seacrest Beach, two teenage girls were swimming when a shark attacked them. One of them, 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin, was air-lifted to a hospital for emergency surgery. She lost her left arm and her right leg. Multiple shark incidents reported in Walton County Luckily, all three victims survived the attacks. Since then, they have been posting updates on social media, showing their recovery and how they are adapting to the changes. The attacks marked the first violent shark attack to happen in the area in over a decade. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City of Birmingham still looking to hire lifeguards for swimming pool season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Parks and Recreation is looking for certified lifeguards and swimmers who are interested in becoming certified to staff Birmingham's city pools this summer. The city hopes to open seven of its 12 swimming pools this season, including Crestwood, E.O. Jackson, M.L. King Jr., McAlpine, Memorial, Roosevelt City and Underwood. WATCH: Lulu Gribbin plays at Regions Tradition pro-am For more information on lifeguard certification for Birmingham Parks and Recreation, call 205-254-2189 or 205-254-2391. The city of Homewood has hired about 95 lifeguards to staff its membership-based Central and Patriot pools. Jakob Stephens, who runs Homewood Parks and Recreation's aquatics program, says that lowering the lifeguard age to 15 and paying for certification seems to be working. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
WATCH: Lulu Gribbin plays at Regions Tradition pro-am
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Among the celebrities at Wednesday's pro-am at the Regions Tradition was Mountain Brook teenager Lulu Gribbin. Gribbin was the victim of a shark attack last summer off the Florida Panhandle, one of three people bitten by a shark on June 7, 2024. Since the attack, which resulted in the lose of her left hand and a portion of her leg, she advocated Alabama lawmakers to support a proposed shark attack alert system. Alabama governor signs shark bite alert system into law named after teen who survived attack On May 6, Gov. Ivey signed a bill, named the Lulu Gribbin Shark Alert System Act, creating a system that sends out a public notice to cellphones when there's been a shark attack nearby. Gribbin was in attendance when Ivey signed the bill during a private ceremony. 'This bill will help prevent future attacks,' Gribbin said about the legislation earlier this year. 'It's like an Amber Alert when a child goes missing. It will send an alert when there has been a shark attack.' CBS 42's Scott Griffin followed Lulu Gribbin during Wednesday's pro-am and has the full the story above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
