Remembering Alex Kitner.. June 29th, 1975
Remembering Alex Kitner, the cherub face young boy out for a summer swim off the coast of the New England beach town of Amity Island, was attacked and killed by…
Remembering Alex Kitner, the cherub face young boy out for a summer swim off the coast of the New England beach town of Amity Island, was attacked and killed by a Great White Shark. An event that has haunted the nation for nearly 50 years.
Darren McCollester/Getty ImagesThe story sent shock waves not only through the souls of the horrified beachgoers who witnessed it that fateful day nearly 50 summers ago but also all along the eastern seaboard and beyond. He was so young, so innocent...
Out of his mother's eye for just a moment, and then a sea of red, and he was gone. A dark day for sure, and one that must be remembered. Just as the actions of the Amity Police Department must be remembered. Where was Police Chief Brody? Why did the Mayor not tell the public what was going on? Why DIDN'T THEY CLOSE THE BEACHES SOONER??
Dan Callister/NewsmakersMrs. Kitner knew there was a coverup, as she slapped Brody in the face, in anger over her dead son. Yes, the Chief would go on to be a hero days later, slaying the mighty beast, but at what cost? Remembering Alex Kitner is also remembering stolen valor by you, Mr. Brody!
Nothing then or now will bring Alex Kitner back. All we have is this day, June 29th, and the memory of that blood-soaked yellow raft, washing ashore, as hundreds looked on in horror. They'll make a movie about it one day, I'm sure. It'll probably be a blockbuster. With bigtime actors and a catchy theme song. Most likely will make millions. But I won't go see it. It's just too real.
Dave Etheridge-Barnes/Getty ImagesRemembering Alex Kitner is painful enough. How much do we remember Alex? How many tears are still shed? Let's just say, you're gonna need a bigger boat.
Jaws FandomGALLERY: WRAT’s Big Day Off Fishing Trip Aboard The Golden Eagle
WRAT PromotionsCaptain Jimmy Steal takes over The Golden Eagle. Just kidding he was only welcoming everyone on board.
WRAT PromotionsHorn sounds and Rat Rockers cast their lines!
WRAT PromotionsFirst catch of the day! This WRAT listener won a couple of scratch off lotto tix because of this!
WRAT PromotionsJimmy Steal's first catch of the day! The pro caught it pretty quick!
WRAT PromotionsPromo Jackie's first catch of the day! She was a little sea sick, but since she is a trooper she was still fishing and having fun!
WRAT PromotionsRat rockers showing off their fish and RAT t-shirts!
WRAT PromotionsJimmy Steal hanging with WRAT Rockers. Check out that custom ti-di RAT t-shirt!
Sting Ray aboard! This guys is sharp and dangerous!
WRAT PromotionsRAT Promo team with another big catch. Also, they got soaked from the rain haha.
WRAT PromotionsAnother big catch! The fish is a Sea Bass.
WRAT PromotionsRat Rockers with another big catch. Check out the vintage Gotts t-shirt!
Check out those two big boys! The fish were in trouble that day!
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Jimmy Steal could not wait to eat his catch. The Golden Eagle is nice enough to fillet your fish right there on the boat.
WRAT PromotionsJimmy Steal's fresh fish cooked up. He said it was delicious!
WRAT PromotionsThank you Golden Eagle!
