Eleven-Year-Old Fisherman Loses Hand to Alligator | Gainesville News

An 11-year-old boy from Pennsylvania lost his right hand after a 9-foot alligator attacked him while fishing in Florida — a harrowing incident that’s sparked an outpouring of community support, including visits from his baseball coach and a GoFundMe that’s already raised over $21,000. While the family is focused on his physical recovery, the emotional toll is the real challenge. This tragic event is part of a troubling spike in alligator encounters across Central Florida this summer, reminding us these wild animals are unpredictable and dangerous. 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/d8ce4e269971057f