First responders who rushed to the rescue of a boy who was attacked by a shark off the coast of Key Largo visited his home to get an update on his health.

Key Largo firefighters and 8-year-old Richard Burrows were all smiles as they and Richard’s family posed for pictures at the victim’s Pinecrest home, Thursday.

A day earlier, Richard was released from Jackson Memorial Hospital after undergoing surgery following his scary experience on the water during Labor Day.

Richard was airlifted to the hospital on Monday afternoon after a blacktip shark bit into his leg as he was snorkeling with his dad and sister.

7News obtained the 911 calls that detailed the aftermath of the attack.

“911, what’s your emergency?” said an operator.

“We’re off shore, it’s a shark bite,” said David Burrows, the

See Full Page