All "We do want people to know how he's doing, because people have been wonderful," she said. Tampa Bay Bucs Provide Injury Update On Former LSU WR Russell Gage, LSU Ranked No. The Embrace: A Visit to the New Martin Luther (and Coretta!) Claire recently talked for the first time about what it has been like since the July 6, 2001, attack thrust her family into the national spotlight. Arbogast's uncle pulled the 7 . Jessie, a member of the "Greatest Generation," was a. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Natalie reached out to Jamie Summerlin with Operation Welcome Home to help put together a parade for Arbogast. He emerged slowly from a coma.unable to speak and still struggles with severe physical impairments today. Jessie Arbogast has come a long way in the eight years since a shark attack in Florida left him bedridden with a feeding tube. "Some meats are run through a processor but he is not on a tube any more," his aunt said. Circumstance contributed to the shark hype hysteria first spurred by the release of Jaws in 1975 and kept alive by the Discovery Channels hugely popular Shark Week. And it seemed that if I held its tail up out of the water, it didn't have a lot of power," Vance Flosenzier said. I believe he had his arm reattached but with the blood loss and trauma I don't think he was ever the same. But even with the strength and resilience of youth, and 1 years of expert medical attention and unwavering family devotion, the 10-year-old is nowhere near the happy, agile youngster mauled by a shark in July 2001 at Pensacola Beach.". For more than 10 minutes, she and others kept up CPR on Jesse, while Vance Flosenzier struggled to pull the shark away from children who were still in the water. "There's not been any question in my mind, that he was going to be OK. That remains to be seen, I mean the story's not over for us, but I guess I still feel that way.". It's been difficult for all of them, there's no doubt about that. Jessie has made dramatic recovery from the shark bites and no longer needs medication, including for pain, although he still must be fed through a tube, said Dr. Jessie was transferred two days later. Burgess, a scientist who has devoted his life to shark research, fielded 30 to 50 calls from reporters every day that summer. "They very quickly determined that they needed to do a load and go, and they quickly scooped him up and put him on and put him in a position where they could continue the CPR. "We have learned firsthand from this experience that there are far, far more good people than bad in this world.". He would be 28 now. The uncle dragged the 90-kilogram shark straight out of the sea as others carried Jessie to shore. His caretakers Natalie and Donna wanted to do something special to celebrate his 99th. You know, right beforeI seized its tail, that's whatI saw.". And all of that is stuff that he couldn't do six months ago," Diana said. Jessie has made dramatic recovery from the shark bites and no longer needs medication, including for pain, although he still must be fed through a tube, said Dr. He continues to undergo physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. That's good to get him out of a limited position.". He told reporters that there had been no more shark attacks than usual. You know, right before I seized its tail, that's what I saw.". From personal experience, it can be quite a rough go, so why not consider a donation? 8-year-old Jessie Arbogast was swimming in the ocean near Pensacola, Florida on 6 July 2001 when a 200-pound bull shark bit off his right arm. Thousands of people have prayed and continue to pray. It brings me back to a summer not too long ago, when an 8-year-old boy from Ocean Springs was enjoying a Fourth of July holiday weekend with his family at a beach near Pensacola, Florida. Although he can't sit up on his own, he can roll over and crawl on the air mattress. Jessie, a member of the "Greatest Generation," was a proud veteran who served in the Fifth. Market data provided by Factset. The relatives expressed thanks to others who came to the aid of their nephew, whose arm was ripped off in a July 6 Florida shark attack. "Although he's not fully recovered, I feel that it's nothing short of a miracle that he has come this far and been able to actually survive," said Dr. Tim Livingston, a pediatric neurologist at Sacred Heart. Hospital officials said he will continue outpatient. July 9, 2002 -- It has been one year since Jesse Arbogast, then 8, was mauled by a shark, and the uncle who rescued him is still haunted by the attack. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Aug. 28, 2001: Beachgoers in Florida walk past a warning sign prompted by a rash of shark attacks some fatal along the U.S. coastline. ABCNEWS' Erin Hayes reported this story for Good Morning America. Our son Ryan was the same age when he sufferred the same time of brain injury. Emotional children greeted the 8-year-old boy as he arrived in an. The national and international press arrived in Florida in great numbers and proceeded to rent every helicopter and small plane that could fly, Burgess recalls. After the ranger pried the shark's jaw open with a police baton, a volunteer firefighter used a clamp to pull the boy's severed arm out of its gullet. Shark fears have been heightened by other attacks this summer. "There is certainly potential for further recovery, but we just don't know how long that may take or how far he can progress. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. He and the rest of the country forgot about sharks for a while. "Jessie has grown so much that David is the only one who can handle the lifting," explained Flosenzier. He emerged slowly from a coma.unable to speak and still struggles with severe physical impairments today. Still, the rescuers were in a state of shock. His uncle, Vance Flosenzier, rushed into the water. display: block; Jesse's uncle jumped into the sea and dragged the boy to shore. "At this point, they are seeking medical direction about future treatment and therapy," said Flosenzier. Humans are more likely to be killed by lightning or bicycling. TIL In 2001, 8-year-old Jessie Arbogast was attacked by a 7-foot-long bull shark that tore off his arm, his uncle hearing the commotion grabbed the shark out of the ocean and onto shore all the while when the shark still held the Child's dismembered arm. "He still doesn't speak," Diana Flosenzier said. Shark attack victim's family clings to dream of recovery. Signs saying "Welcome Home Jessie" and yellow ribbons heralded his return. Jessie's parents, David and Claire Arbogast, did not wish to be interviewed about the shark attack and challenging recovery efforts of the past three years. It may be a year before we know.". "Hundreds of people have donated blood. On July 6, 2002, 8-year-old Jessie Arbogast was playing with his sister and cousins in shallow water in Pensacola, Florida. The Arbogast family issued a statement thanking people in Pensacola and around the world for their support and prayers and especially thanking the crew of the Baptist Flight helicopter that came to Jessie's aid on the beach "for making the hard choice.". He also enjoys boat shows, cars and jets, especially the Blue Angels. The loss of nearly all his blood harmed virtually every organ in his body. After starting work for Ford Motor Company in 1954, Jessie never bought a car that was not a Ford product. "As our family moves ahead into the next phase of Jessie's recovery, we feel it is important to express our enduring gratitude to the many people who reached out to help," the Flosenziers wrote. Earlier this month, a New York man celebrating his wedding anniversary in the Bahamas had part of his left leg amputated after being attacked by a shark. "It was just like a nightmare at that point. He has ougrown his chair. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All rights reserved. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "I told them it was in the shark and they turned the shark over on its side and stuck a retractable baton into its mouth and pried it open," Vance Flosenzier said. Young shark attack survivor Jessie Arbogast has returned home from a Pensacola, Fla., hospital to finish his recovery. At dusk, two days after the fourth of July, Jessie Arbogast was having a Kodak moment on the beach in Pensacola, Fla. And you know, that's kind of a haunting image to think back on, because I saw that as I was running up to it. Family members are still hopeful of some reasonable recovery and feel his reception is OK but vocal expression is difficult. "We also wish to thank the many people at the beach whose quick thinking and actions helped to save Jessie," the family said in its statement. }, First published on August 13, 2001 / 9:35 AM. He continues to undergo physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. It is the first time the couple, who have refused media interviews, have commented on the attack. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The Associated Press contributed to this report. King Statue on the Boston Common, Pel, a Pope, and Barbara Walters: Last-Minute Deaths of 2022, Charles Schulzs 100th Birthday: A Salute from the Funny Pages. Actually, a few updates, from 2003 to 2009, Snopes explains a viral email that was a by-product of the event, The boy whose arm was bitten off by a shark, Princess Stephanie of Monaco frowns a bit, Gina Lollobrigida dressed as a gypsy, a peasant, or both. Cautious because while each day offers hope, it also brings the reality that is recovery - hours of therapy, learning to walk again, hoping to talk again. "It has been a bittersweet homecoming because, although we are very happy at the progress Jessie has made, we do not yet know how fully he will recover," the Flosenziers wrote. He was born on Dec. 12, 1921, in Circleville, the seventh child of the late Fannie Lillian Nicholas Arbogast and the Rev. He can't walk, and he can't make his arms do what he wants them to. And for the most part, he's happy. , From Sacred Heart Health System: "Jessie's family says he continues to make slow progress in his rehabilitation from a brain injury and other injuries suffered in the shark attack. He was eaten in another shark attack 6-7 years ago. MMI The Associated Press. There wasn't time to think about it.". All of that is stuff that he couldn't do six months ago.". It would all seem incidental after Sept. 11, 2001. #inline-recirc-item--id-92536002-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { "They said it was just over seven feet. Join Facebook to connect with Jessie Arbogast and others you may know. The Flosenziers credit bystanders, an off-duty paramedic, and a swift air ambulance team with saving Jesse, who had lost 30 units of blood. The shark stories absolutely halted.. Doctors believe being at home may help his recovery. The couple credits bystanders, an off-duty paramedic, and a swift air ambulance team with saving Jessie, who had lost 30 units of blood. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Legal Statement. The December call, Burgess says, was from a New York Times reporter looking to write a retrospective piece on what had, by then, become accepted wisdom: the hysteria around the so-called Summer of the Shark was completely unwarranted. Only Jessie's pale face was visible beneath a blue plastic tarp that shielded him from rain as ambulance personnel took him through his front door. Anyone remember the boy,Jessie Arbogast,who was bitten by a shark in Pensacola 20 yrs ago? Jessie Warden Arbogast, 99, passed away on Feb. 11, 2021. . Jessie was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was also preceded in death by his brother and spouse, William Merle and Evelyn Growall Arbogast; and his six sisters and spouses: Myrtle Burkhammer, Elizabeth and husband Charles Francis Burke, Ruth and husband John William Renshaw, Lucille and husband Paul Huff, Virginia and husband John Lopuch and Jessies youngest sister, Anna Lee and husband Hermit G. Floyd. By ABC News. "I realized, 'I know what to do, I've got to breathe for him, there's nothing else to do.' A huge portion of his right thigh is missing. And surfers were bitten by swarming sharks in Daytona Beach, Fla., last weekend. Vance grabbed onto the shark as Diana and others pulled Jessie to shore. 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His aunt gave him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation() while his uncle rang the emergency services. Stoney Cottrell of the Christian Life Center at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15. While he was a generous man, he was always shopping for great bargains and knew where all the best deals were. Vance Flosenzier grabbed onto the shark and wrestled the animal barehanded out of the water. The open letter from Diana and Vance Flosenzier of Mobile, Ala., was published in Tuesday editions of the Pensacola News Journal. Jessie Warden Arbogast, 99, of Morgantown, passed away on February 11, 2021. He's is in his second year of high school, going almost a full day in special education classes with his mother by his side. Eight-year-old Jessie Arbogast was playing on the shores of Florida's Santa Rosa Island with his family in 2001 when a bull shark attacked. Market data provided by Factset. Arrangements are being made by McCulla Funeral Home. "We would get mail addressed to 'The Mississippi boy who got bit by a shark,' and the post office knew where to deliver it," his mother said. The Family would like to extend its grateful appreciation to Jessies aides who gave their love and care to him over the past five years: Pat Taylor, LPN, for her expertise and companionship, Natalie Moore for including Jessie as a member of her family, he loved her three children, and Donna Huey for funcar trips, ice cream andlollipops. or redistributed. Jessie Arbogast The boy's right arm was ripped off by a 6-foot long bull shark in the waters off Langdon Beach in the Gulf Islands National Seashore on July 6. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { "I realized,I know what to do, I've got to breathe for him, there's nothing else to do. } . Signs saying "Welcome Home Jessie" and yellow ribbons heralded his return. Published: Dec. 12, 2020 at 5:57 PM PST MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown community came together to celebrate Jesse Arbogast's 99th birthday. . No doubt, this was due to the austerity of his family situation during the Great Depression. "There's not been any question in my mind that he was going to be okay. Arbogast. The shark also tore a large chunk of muscle from the boy's right thigh. or redistributed. "I don't think it was just curiosity. Compare DNA and explore genealogy for Jessie Arbogast born 1815 Virginia, United States died 1874 Walnut Grove Township, McDonough, Illinois, United States including ancestors + descendants + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community. July 9, 2002 -- It has been one year since Jesse Arbogast, then 8, was mauled by a shark, and the uncle who rescued him is still haunted by the attack. Family members have declined interview requests and in the statement urged the news media to respect their privacy. 1 Georgia Overwhelms No. He is not able to talk, but his family believes he understands much of what they say to him. And hopefully as Jesse progresses, the family will heal, too.". Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement To save two crucial minutes of flying time, the crew took Jessie to Baptist Hospital, where he was revived and his arm reattached, instead of Sacred Heart, which has a pediatric intensive care unit. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Jessie, a member of the Greatest Generation, was a proud veteran who served in the Fifth Marine Division during World War II and participated in the amphibious assault on Iwo Jima. Jessie'sparents, David and Claire Arbogast, have expressed similar thanks in prior written statements, although they, too, have declined interviews. Market data provided by Factset. Hearing the children scream, the boys uncle ran into the bloody water, grabbed the shark by the tail and played tug of war to rescue his nephew from its grip. "There is certainly potential for further recovery, but we just don't know how long that may take or how far he can progress. Diana Flosenzier and others pulled Jesse to the shore. Times July 30 cover featured a great white shark, its snout protruding menacingly from the water and its jaws wide open. "I mean it had Jesse's arm and it was rolling, like you see [sharks] on a video clip, where they are engaged in trying to tear their prey apart. He sits up in his wheelchair. He went home and watched the TV coverage. Update on Jessie Arbogast: From Sacred Heart Health System: "Jessie's family says he continues to make slow progress in his rehabilitation from a brain injury and other injuries suffered in the shark attack. . He served as a member of numerous teams performing graveside ceremonies for his Masonic brothers. He stayed there until Aug. 12, when he was sent home, still in a light coma caused by the extreme blood loss. They thanked a man who caught Jessie when he was freed from the shark's jaws and another who helped them with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. "It appears he has suffered some brain injury because of the massive blood loss incurred during the shark attack," Livingston said. There were others who joined in the CPR effort, comforted five other children the couple also had taken to the beach, called 911 and handed Vance Flosenzier a cell phone so he could provide vital details of Jessie's injuries to a dispatcher. Seems like the family was from somewhere around Biloxi. The Ocean Springs, Miss., boy was freed after the arm was bitten off. "You just had to do," she said. The aunt and uncle of shark attack victim Jessie Arbogast described the 8-year-old's homecoming as "bittersweet." The relatives expressed thanks to others who came to the aid of their nephew,. Children laughed and cried with joy Sunday in Ocean Springs, Miss., as an ambulance containing the boy still in a light coma arrived at the family home after a two-hour drive from Sacred Heart Children's Hospital in Pensacola. Jessie W. Arbogast, 99, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at Madison Rehab Center. "When he survived the first night, I knew he was going to make it," Diana Flosenzier said. []Eight-year-old Jesse Arbogast was playing in the sea late one evening in July when a 7-foot bull shark attacked him and tore off his arm. To order Financial and moral support has flowed in from around the world. Published Jul. Editor's Note: Donations can be made to The Jessie Arbogast Medical Fund, account number 012428229, c/o Hancock Bank, P.O. "There are no words or ways to express our thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at both Baptist Hospital and Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, except to say we are eternally grateful.". Jessie Arbogast survived after his arm was reattached in an 11-hour surgery, but he suffered permanent brain damage. His aunt and uncle are cautiously optimistic, but realize that recovery won't be easy. "They could see it was still lodged in its throat.". The boy's kidneys have since improved and he no longer needs dialysis. The prognosis for his long-term recovery is uncertain. "Probably within a minute or two,he stopped breathing altogether," Diana Flosenzier said. All rights reserved. Last year, there were 79 shark attacks worldwide, 51 of them in the United States and 34 in Florida. He was a steadfast and loyal person, who was married for more than 74 years to his love, Virgie. "I heard a scream andI turned to the water andI saw a pool of bloodwhere the three boys were.". All Rights Reserved. He and his wife were getting ready to call their own children and their niece and nephew to the shore for supper. In Virginia, a 10-year-old boy was killed while surfing with his family.. Join Facebook to connect with Jessi Arbogast and others you may know. He can. So I laid him down and started doing rescue breathing.". Patterson said Jessie responds by opening his eyes and appearing to gain a higher level of alertness, but he added "there's no purposeful communication.". He smiles, they say, each time they come to the door. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Jessie Arbogast Shark Victim Date Of Birth: c. 1993 Place Of Birth: Ocean Springs, Mississippi Best Known As: The boy whose arm was bitten off by a shark 8-year-old Jessie Arbogast was swimming in the ocean near Pensacola, Florida on 6 July 2001 when a 200-pound bull shark bit off his right arm. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Earlier this month, a New York man celebrating his wedding anniversary in the Bahamas had part of his left leg amputated after being attacked by a shark. 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