Florida Man Wrestles Alligator in Pond, Pries Open Its Jaws to Save His Small Dog

Florida Man Wrestles Alligator in Pond, Pries Open Its Jaws to Save His Small Dog
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Jenni Julander
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Florida has its very own “Crocodile Dundee,” Richard Wilbanks, who leaped into his backyard pond to wrestle an alligator that latched onto his cavalier King Charles spaniel, Gunner.

When the gator tried to drag Wilbanks’s 3-month-old puppy underwater, he didn’t hesitate to come to his pet’s rescue.

Jenni Julander
Jenni Julander
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Jenni Julander is a writer based in the Rocky Mountains, where she received her writing education. She covers human interest and trending news for The Epoch Times.
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