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Cyclists' Harrowing 45-Minute Battle to Save Friend from Cougar Attack

Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News

A group of Seattle-area cyclists fought off a cougar that had attacked one of their own, pinning the animal down in a "hand-to-hand combat" to save their friend. The injured woman, Keri Bergere, sustained neck and face injuries but was treated and released from the hospital. The cyclists, who have been riding together for five years, recounted the harrowing incident and expressed gratitude for each other's heroic actions. Wildlife officers later fatally shot the cougar, while the second cat was not found.

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Florida Man Loses Hand in Alligator Attack While Fishing

Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 35 Orlando

A Florida man was hospitalized after a 9-foot alligator attacked him, biting off his hand while he was fishing in a pond at a golf course. Witnesses called 911 as the gator attacked, and the victim was airlifted to a hospital in Orlando. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had to euthanize the alligator, following protocol for gators that attack humans. The victim's hand was also sent to a medical facility in case it could be reattached. The FWC advises caution around alligators and urges the public to report sightings or issues to their hotline.

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