Brutal attack on South Beach

July 1

The mangled body of 16-year-old Wendy W. Watson, of 23 Sharkstooth St. in Amity was found on South Beach this morning.

Watson was last seen alive at a beach party with an unidentified male around 11 p.m. last night. It has been decided by authorities she and her peers had been drinking throughout the evening.
It appears that Watson had decided to go skinny dipping in a remote area of the beach. Her companion came to police around 3 a.m. after passing out, he realized she had not returned from the water.

Watson’s body had been severely attacked by a species of an unknown origin. Her body has been taken to the coroner’s office for an autopsy. At the time of press no charges had been filed in the case. The investigation is being continued by police officials.

Watson was a sophomore at Amity High School. A shark attack is the likely cause of attack. Residents and visitors should not be concerned and are encouraged to continue enjoying the lovely sands of South Beach.