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Girl stung by stingray at Boca Grande Sandbar

June 19, 2026
By Staff Report

On Sunday, June 7, Charlotte County marine units were called to the Boca Grande Sandbar after a report that a 9-year-old girl sustained a puncture wound to her foot from a stingray barb while she was “near the railroad trestles.” Ashley Turner, public safety public information officer, confirmed the 12:03 p.m. call. “Charlotte County Fire […]

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