Eric Behm – ENG 101
Dear Residents of Clearwater,
As you have probably all heard there was indeed a recent shark attack at one of the beaches here in Clearwater. The news reports are true and unfortunate, it pains me to say the attack was fatal, and we have lost a resident of Clearwater from this tragedy. This letter I am writing today as your mayor is one that urges all of you to be cautious in you recreational activities here at our beaches. It has been a long known fact that the beaches of Clearwater and Florida in general are some of the most beautiful in the world, but they do not come without risks or dangers. There is no way to avoid the topic of sharks when you talk about going to the beach, and that is why extreme caution is necessary when visiting a beach here in Clearwater. Now as it has been reported by the Florida Museum of Natural History, there have only been 12 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks since 1882 in Pinellas County, which is a staggering low number. But that does not mean precautions should not be taken when going to the beach or swimming in the ocean. Fatal attacks like this rock our community all the way through, and rightfully so. Some of the greatest memories I have are as a young boy is playing at the beach with my parents and I can’t begin to tell you the countless memories I have made at the beach with my own family. Nobody wants to lose a family member to a tragedy like this, and as your mayor I do not want to lose a valued community member like yourself. I urge each and every one of you to be cautious in your endeavors at the beach this summer and for the rest of the year. Each and every one of our community members is an important one, and together we all make this on of the best communities through all of the country.
Sincerely,
Mayor John Stevens
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