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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Man Risks His Life Wrestling Alligator To Save His Beloved Dog

Steve Gustafson, 66, was trimming a tree in his yard in The Villages retirement community in Florida with dog Bounce, playing nearby when he heard a terrifying yelp.

When he spun around he saw an alligator had grabbed hold of Bounce's shoulder and was swimming away with her. 

Without a thought for his own safety Steve ran to the water and belly flopped on top of the seven foot 130-pound alligator to rescue his 9-year-old West Highland Terrier.

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4 comments:

Ranger 3325 said...

He did this at the age of 66 ?! Wow, Steve you are the man !

Anonymous said...

It was a small alligator, but still...good job.

Anonymous said...

yup that's a baby gator ...a 7ft gator is probably 3 1/2 foot of tail

Anonymous said...

Good on him!