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Cape Cod man who lost his leg in wood chipper: 'I accepted that I was going to die'

Man suffers life-threatening injuries, loses part of his leg in wood chipper incident

Cole Reissner

Former Hyannis Chick-fil-A employee tried to rob the restaurant with a knife, police say

CAPE COD, MA - 8/16/2018: Sharks close off shore near Long Nook Beach in Truro where William Lytton was bit by ashark. Below is The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy tagging a shark. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC 17sharkspic

Researchers have a trove of data on the Cape's great white sharks. What now? November 10, 2018 | 5:00 AM

A great white shark feeds on the carcass of a dead finback whale off of Cape Cod on Oct. 14.

'You could actually hear people gasp' October 23, 2018 | 3:19 PM

A field of brilliant yellow sedum form a carpet in front of the Highland Light Lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Landmark Cape Cod lighthouse closes until 2020 for major repairs October 23, 2018 | 12:15 AM

A cottage bedroom at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine.

The top 10 resorts in New England, according to Conde Nast Traveler readers October 17, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Nonesuch Oyster Farm tour guests finish with fresh oysters.

Get thinking about next summer’s oyster farm tour October 9, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The lobster roll at Quahog Republic.

This is the top spot for lobster rolls, according to Boston.com readers October 5, 2018 | 12:39 PM

The body of a Conn. man was recovered after he went missing off of Cape Cod October 1, 2018 | 3:09 PM

A mink whale off the coast.

3rd Minke whale this season found dead in Cape Cod waters September 30, 2018 | 2:41 PM

Sue Brady Hartigan with her husband, Craig, and their children (from left) Charlotte, CJ, and Grace.

Boston DJ Sue Brady Hartigan keeps it low-key on the Cape September 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM

CAPE COD, MA - 8/16/2018: Sharks close off shore near Long Nook Beach in Truro where William Lytton was bit by a shark. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC 17sharkspic

'The sharks are still here and will be here through October' September 21, 2018 | 3:03 PM

William Lytton, of Scarsdale, N.Y., right, has his vital signs checked by physical therapist Caitlin Geary, left, at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, in Boston, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, while recovering from a shark attack. Lytton suffered deep puncture wounds to his leg and torso after being attacked by a shark on Aug. 15, 2018 while swimming off a beach, in Truro, Mass. Lytton injured a tendon in his arm while fighting off the shark. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

'So then I just kind of realized, ‘This is it. I’m going to die if I don’t do something.’' September 20, 2018 | 12:07 PM

A great white shark devours a fish off a fishing line near Chatham

A shark stole this fisherman's catch—and then the expletives started flying September 18, 2018 | 12:04 PM

Arthur Medici

What we know about the deadly Cape Cod shark attack September 17, 2018 | 1:00 PM

High School Sports

Cape Cod high school football player hospitalized after serious injury at practice September 12, 2018 | 9:59 AM

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This is what it looks like up close when a shark devours a seal September 7, 2018 | 1:05 PM

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8 sharks were detected off Nauset Beach. Some beachgoers were hoping to spot one. September 7, 2018 | 10:33 AM

Thousands of fish found dead, stranded on Cape Cod beach September 4, 2018 | 1:21 PM

William Lytton, of Scarsdale, N.Y., is seated in a wheelchair while taking a break from physical therapy at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, in Boston, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, while recovering from a shark attack. Lytton suffered deep puncture wounds to his leg and torso after being attacked by a shark on Aug. 15, 2018 while swimming off a beach, in Truro, Mass. Lytton injured a tendon in his arm while fighting off the shark. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

‘It could have been a lot worse’: Tufts surgeon reflects on treating the shark attack victim August 31, 2018 | 2:02 PM

Cape official issues warning on sharks: ‘More incidents will occur if people continue to take unnecessary risks’ August 30, 2018 | 1:20 PM

Woman rethinks morning swim at Nauset Beach after spotting a shark 'close to shore' August 29, 2018 | 7:13 PM

William Lytton, of Scarsdale, N.Y., right, speaks with physical therapist Caitlin Geary, left, during physical therapy at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, in Boston, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, while recovering from a shark attack. Lytton suffered deep puncture wounds to his leg and torso after being attacked by a shark on Aug. 15, 2018 while swimming off a beach, in Truro, Mass. Lytton injured a tendon in his arm while fighting off the shark. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

'The pain was really excruciating': Man bitten by shark off Cape Cod gives first interview August 28, 2018 | 9:28 PM

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‘I instantly realized that this was not a large basking shark, but rather an enormous great white shark’ August 28, 2018 | 2:46 PM

20-year-old bitten while trying to pick up boa constrictor on Cape Cod August 28, 2018 | 1:24 PM

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'It's not coming on the sand, this isn’t ‘Sharknado’' August 28, 2018 | 9:32 AM

Man bitten by shark off Cape Cod has been released from the hospital August 27, 2018 | 12:20 PM

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Dead white shark found on Truro beach August 23, 2018 | 10:54 AM

New York man bitten by shark on Cape now in ‘good condition’ August 23, 2018 | 9:52 AM

Gills club

This club is working to change the perception among young girls that only boys can want to study sharks August 21, 2018 | 3:07 PM

This undated photo provided by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce shows Coast Guard Beach on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

20 things to do for under $20 on the Cape August 18, 2018 | 5:00 AM

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State troopers spot shark off Provincetown beach August 17, 2018 | 9:58 AM