Rather than shark attacks this time around, apparently the new sensational media story of the summer is going to be alligator attacks (they’re apparently sexier than deer, which apparently actually kill more human beings every year than alligators — of course the deer aren’t trying to eat the people).
Anyway, should you find yourself the victim of an alligator attack, make sure you don’t fight back or you could face legal consequences. From the Associated Press,
A woman has shot an alligator that came into her home and attacked her dog.
The alligator was only 3 feet long, but Candy Frey wasn’t taking any chances. When the reptile came into the lanai of her home east of Bradenton Saturday and attacked her golden retriever, Frey went and got her gun.
After Frey and her daughter managed to push the gator out of the lanai through the dog door, she blasted away at it four times.
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The alligator barely bled from gunshots to the neck and shoulder, Frey said, and wildlife officer put it back in the lake.
The deputy gave Frey a warning citation for hunting without a license.
WTF?
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