Another Tragedy Rallies Officials and Citizens to Act

July 3
AMITY, MA – In light of the recent incidents at South Beach, a press conference was held today at Town Hall with Mayor Bob Farley, Chief of Police Martin P. Brody, and the Amity Board of Selectmen to discuss a course of action.
When asked if the beaches would be closed, Brody responded with a reluctant “yes,” but was immediately rebuffed by Farley, who said the closing would be for a brief 24 hour period.
The latest tragedy was the death of 10-year-old Alex Ferguson, who had been floating on a raft in the water. His body has not been discovered, but a gruesome scene ended with a bloody, bitten raft washing ashore.
It is believed that the Watson and Ferguson deaths are linked, according to Brody. Shark activity is at the forefront of possible causes.
“Now we know that these random acts of senseless violence, victimizing innocent, helpless citizens, do not just happen in the city,” said Brody. Brody also said that oceanographers and other specialists will be brought in to help with the situation on the beaches.
Some citizens called for the beaches to be closed, while others were outraged at such action. “Twenty-four-hours is like three weeks!” bellowed an angry citizen.
Local fisherman Ben Quint offered his services. “I’ll catch the shark. The head, the tail, the whole thing,” Quint said. He rebuffed the $3,000 offer by Marian Ferguson, claiming that $10,000 was a more appropriate figure for such a capture and kill.
Quint went on to strike fear into everyone’s hearts, saying that they “would be on welfare” if the shark isn’t caught and the beaches remain a place of fear.
The investigation is ongoing.