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Bethany Hamilton Seeks Help for Nephew After Drowning Incident

The surfer's three-year-old nephew remains in critical condition after being found unconscious in a bathtub, prompting a public plea for medical support and prayers.

  • Andrew, Bethany Hamilton's three-year-old nephew, was found unconscious after a drowning accident in a bathtub and is being treated at Kapiʻolani Medical Center in Honolulu.
  • Hamilton, known for surviving a shark attack at age 13, is leveraging her social media presence to seek medical advice and financial support for her nephew's recovery.
  • The family has raised nearly $12,000 towards a $100,000 goal for Andrew's medical expenses through a support page linked by Hamilton on Instagram.
  • A specialist in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Dr. Paul Harch, has been contacted to assist in Andrew's treatment, offering a potential path for recovery.
  • Hamilton's family, including her brother Noah, describes Andrew as a resilient child and is asking for prayers and any additional treatment information from the public.
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