Florida Father Saves Son from Alligator Attack, Son Loses Hand

A heroic father in Florida wrestled an alligator to save his 11-year-old son after the reptile bit off the boy's hand during a fishing trip. The father's quick actions prevented further injury to his son.

7 Jul, 15:22 — 7 Jul, 15:22

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The IndependentMostly Factual38d ago

Dad wrestles away alligator to save his 11-year-old son after it bit his hand off during fishing trip

The boy was releasing a fish at a resort in Florida when the attack happened

By Erin Keller

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First report: The Independent · 7 Jul, 15:22|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Dad wrestles away alligator to save his 11-year-old son after it bit his hand off during fishing trip

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Florida Father Saves Son from Alligator Attack, Son Loses Hand

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Dad wrestles away alligator to save his 11-year-old son after it bit his hand off during fishing trip

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Dad wrestles away alligator to save his 11-year-old son after it bit his hand off during fishing trip

Ήρωας πατέρας έσωσε τον 11χρονο γιο του από τα δόντια αλιγάτορα που του έκοψε το χέρι στη Φλόριντα

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