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After surfer Bethany Hamilton posted about a personal family tragedy, she has a few positive updates to share.

Earlier in the week, the 34-year-old took to Instagram, pleading with fans to get her in touch with Dr. Paul Harch, a drowning specialist. Her three-year-old nephew apparently drowned, but still had a heartbeat and was fighting for his life in the hospital.

The situation is still dire, but the family has room for hope now. Read on to see Bethany’s updates.

Bethany Hamilton’s Cry For Help Paid Off

Surfer Bethany Hamilton is no stranger to tragedy and recovery. When she was 13, she lost her arm in a shark attack. But not long after, she was back in the water again.

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The Hamiltons are a Christian family and rely on their faith to carry them through difficult times. When three-year-old Noah Hamilton drowned this week, they called on the public for prayers.

In 2003, 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton suffered a shark attack while surfing in Hawaii. She lost her arm and many thought she would never surf again. But she recovered and stuck with the sport she always loved.

A month after losing her arm, Bethany headed back to the water. The 2011 film Soul Surfer is based on her story.

But now, Bethany Hamilton and her family need support more than ever before. The surfer, who is now 34, shared another family tragedy on social media and begged her fans for assistance.

See what she had to say.

Bethany Hamilton Relies On Her Faith To Carry Her Through Difficult Times

Years after surviving a shark attack, Bethany Hamilton is now a wife and mother. She’s made appearances on reality television, even appearing in an episode of 19 Kids and Counting.

Faith is an incredibly large part of Bethany’s life and she recently requested...