Alligator Attack During Triathlon Training | Augusta Georgia News

A triathlon coach narrowly escaped a terrifying alligator attack during a river training session, describing the moment as sudden agony and instinctive fight-back that forced the beast to release him. Though he and his athletes made it safely out of the water, locals say they saw help arrive — and confirm alligators are increasingly spotted in the Savannah River, possibly due to dry conditions pushing them into main channels. Experts urge swimmers to stay alert to wildlife, including snakes and fish, while Bruney insists on open-water training but now advocates for added safety measures like kayak escorts. The attacker remains at large. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b297d23d68c2619b