Alexander and the alligator
September 16th 2010 05:49
"You have to be kidding me. Is this story for real?"
Being an animal lover can hurt. Just ask Alexander Alcantare, of Florida.
Some time ago Alcantare noticed a bird's nest dangerously close to a power line. He climbed the tree to try to move the nest, slipped and fell against the power line.
Rescue service workers had to perform CPR to save his life, and doctors had to amputate half the arm which had come into contact with the cable.
Fast forward to earlier this week and Alcantare noticed another animal in distress. This time it was a 2.5 metre (eight foot) alligator which had been shot in the head with an arrow.
The arrow was still lodged in the alligator so Alcantare did what any committed animal lover would do - he called the authorities.
No wait, that's not what he did. He decided to pull the arrow out of the alligator himself.
Then the croc turned and bit him - on his good arm.
"I couldn't really handle him too good," Alcantare said. "The guy I asked to help me, he got scared and let go of the rope and since I couldn't secure his mouth, he got me."
They treated his arm and Alcantare will be okay. For now.
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