A Texas teenager is recovering after a rare barracuda attack during a family vacation. Claire Macdonel experienced the frightening incident in shallow waters while wearing a shiny bracelet. She is now home and preparing for surgery to repair her hand injury. Despite the painful ordeal, Claire still dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Her family shares the story to raise awareness and encourage water safety precautions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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