Beaches Closed for 24 Hours in Martha’s Vineyard

Beaches are closed for 24 hours due to the deaths of two people. An announcement has been placed on the bulletin board for $3,000, by Marian Kitner, to any man or men who kill the shark who was possibly responsible for these deaths.

At a town meeting today, Chief Brody and Mayor Farley seemed to be in disagreement as to what plan of action is going to take place.

Chief Brody calmly stated what they were planning thus far. "We’re going to put on the extra summer deputies as soon as possible," he said. When asked if the beaches were closing, he responded in the same cool manner.

"Yes we are [going to close the beaches]," said Brody. Uproar from the audience members occurred.

Confusion and incongruity was apparent between Brody and Farley and Farley quickly responded in a way he thought people would adhere to.

"Only 24 hours," said Farley. However, apparently this is still too long for most beach goers. Brody snapped his head in Farley’s direction, clearly having no idea this was the plan.

"I didn't agree to that," said Brody. Worry spread across his face as though something bad will come about this. The mayor looked nervous as he said these words out loud.

"24 hours is like three weeks," shouted an audience member. July 4th is a day away which is a big tourism holiday, along with many beach festivities. Business owners are nervous about losing good business during this holiday.

As emotions rose and the tension tightened, nails slowly crawling down the chalkboard disturbed the chaos within the room. A grizzly old fisherman, Ben Quint, seemed to have his own plan.

"I'll catch this bird for you, but it ain't going to be easy," said Quint. "It’s not going to be pleasant."

He wasn’t willing to catch the shark for $3,000. It will be too risky to do it for that amount.

"I’ll catch him and kill him for ten [thousand dollars]," said Quint.

The crowd went silent and heads turned to the mayor. The mayor looked surprised and speechless. His response was only that he will have to think it over.