Florida Teen Contracts Rare Condition At The Beach And Now Her Family Is Trying To Warn Others
When booking a beach vacation, the last thing most people think about is something going wrong. After a full shark-less day of play in the ocean, one Indiana family continued on their happy vacation without a care in the world. However, something in the water wasn't ready to bid them farewell, and it plunged one family member into a fight for her life.
Vacation Expectations
When 12-year-old Kylei Parker and her family first set off on their trip to Destin, Florida, they anticipated a vacation full of sun, sand, and relaxation. But when it finally came time to ditch the gloomy Indiana weather for the Florida sunshine, things immediately got off to a bumpy start.
Non-Stop Rain
While Florida is known for its warm weather, it's also known for its rain, which came down nonstop as Kylei and her family landed in the Sunshine State. It rained the next day, and the day after that, leaving a dark cloud – both figuratively and literally – over their vacation.
Ankle-Deep
Finally, the poor weather passed, though the Indiana family didn't find soft sand and gentle waves when they ventured down to the beach. The storms churned up some pretty dangerous waves, and beachgoers were only permitted to enter the water ankle deep.
Unseen Threat
Still, the family wasn't going to let a bit of bad luck ruin their good time, and so they happily made the most of the time at the beach that they had. All the while, however, an unseen threat was lurking in the water... and it decided to make Kylei its next victim.
