Florida man bitten in arm by alligator while washing hands in a pond
A Florida man was bitten in the arm by an alligator Thursday while washing his hands in a pond, according to the City of Sanibel. A Florida man was bitten in the arm by an alligator Thursday while washing his hands in a pond, according to the City of Sanibel. Fortunately, the man was able to break free from the alligator and call 911. People on the scene of the attack applied a tourniquet until EMS workers arrived, officials said in a statement. He sustained a serious injury on his right arm and was transported to the hospital for treatment, according to officials. MORE: How to Survive a Gator Attack: 'Fight Like Hell,' Wildlife Experts Say Florida Fish and Wildlife along with the Florida State trapper are actively attempting to capture the alligator at the pond. There have been several alligator attacks nationwide this year that have killed or injured victims. In this Jan. 9, 2022, file photo, an alligator begins to cruise around its swamp home as dusk approaches, o...