Lulu Gribbin, the Mountain Brook teenager whose story of survival after a shark attack drew support from across the community, appeared Wednesday on "Good Morning America" to share her recovery and announce the launch of the Lulu Strong Foundation.

Gribbin, 15, was attacked in June 2024 while on a family trip to Florida, losing her left hand and right leg. Purple ribbons tied to trees, a welcome home parade and daily prayers rallied her hometown during her long hospital stay.

On "GMA," Gribbin recalled the moment she realized the severity of her injuries. "And the next thing I know is that I raised my hand out of the water and there just was no hand there," she said.

Her twin sister, Ellie, was by her side. "I was just like, 'You got this.' 'You can do it,'" Ellie said in the interview.

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