Surfer Bethany Hamilton Shares Update After Nephew’s Drowning Incident

Shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton is thankful for the outpouring of support amid a heartbreaking experience.

After the pro surfer shared that her nephew Andrew, 3, was hospitalized after drowning, she expressed gratitude for the guidance and well-wishes the family has since received.

“We are hopeful,” Bethany wrote in her Oct. 12 comment section. “Thank you for your prayers and support. We are in contact with many helpful individuals. We trust that God has Andrew in his hands.”

Among the medical experts the family is in contact with is Dr. Paul Harch, a world-renowned medical expert on drowning injuries, after his daughter saw the plea.

“Please pray for Andrew and all his loved ones,” the 34-year-old wrote in another update Oct. 13. “Pray that we can do our best through this hard time.”

The Soul Surfer author also reflected on her decision to share the harrowing experience on social media. Although she was apprehensive to take that step, she’s glad she did.