Teenage girl found dead on beach in Amity

The mangled body of a teenage girl was found washed up on the beach in Amity early this morning. She had gone missing around 11 p.m. last night and was found early this morning after a brief search of the beach.
Wendy W. Watson, 16, of 23 Sharkstooth St. in Amity was last seen leaving a beach party last night with an unidentified male.
The two had allegedly gone skinny-dipping in the water at remote section of the beach. The weather was clear and the seas were calm that night. Witnesses said the two had been seen drinking at the party that evening.
When Watson did not return from the water, the accompanying male called the authorities. When her body was found, it appeared she had been severely mauled by an attacker of unknown origin. Her body has been transported to the coroner’s office for an autopsy.
No charges have been filed, and the police are continuing the investigation. Although the idea of a shark attack has not been ruled out, Police assure all residents and visitors the waters are safe and they are in no danger. The beaches will remain open for swimming pending the result of the ongoing investigation.