Florida man jumps on alligator, rescues dog trapped in reptile's jaws, officials say
OVIEDO, Fla. — A Central Florida man was able to save his dog after it was reportedly attacked by a 12-foot alligator on Friday. The attack happene...
OVIEDO, Fla. — A Central Florida man was able to save his dog after it was reportedly attacked by a 12-foot alligator on Friday. The attack happened at Riverside Park in Oviedo, located about 18 miles northeast of Orlando. According to WFTV , officials said a couple was walking their dog along the Little Econlockhatchee River when an alligator rushed out of the water and snatched the pet. The man told officials that he jumped on top of the large reptile and was able to dislodge it from the gator's jaws, the television station reported.