Monday, May 10, 2010

Gator Update (You'd Scream, too, Edition)

Alligator wrestler attacked during show, hospitalized | abcactionnews.com: "A self-employed alligator wrestler was injured after the animal bit him on the arm, according to New Port Richey Police.

Lt.. Steve Kostas told ABC Action News that 45-year-old Jeffrey Quattrocchi of Kissimmee was performing during the final day of the Cotee River Seafood Festival when his 8-foot sparring partner bit him on the arm just after 1 p.m.

The attack happened as Quattrochi reached down to try to grab the alligator inside a shallow pool where he was performing. He began screaming after the bite, but he was able to get up just moments after the attack, which was caught on tape by Dan Hicks of Holiday."

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