Paddleboarder Saves Woman From Alligator | UK News

A Florida paddleboarder raced to the rescue when an alligator attacked a swimmer in the Silver River—using his paddle to strike the beast and help stop the bleeding until medics arrived. Wildlife officials later captured the 9-foot-8-inch gator, as Florida braces for more encounters amid a summer spike in alligator incidents, including a recent fatality. Authorities urge caution: stay clear, don’t feed them, and swim only in daylight at designated spots. 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/ec70d7c8d9164d4a