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Florida paddleboarder rescues woman from alligator attack

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Animals category. Published on August 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Maya Yang. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Mike Heard used his paddle to strike gator that had latched on to swimmer in Silver River after hearing yells of ‘Gator!’

A Florida paddleboarder rescued a woman from an alligator attack in Marion county over the weekend.

On Saturday, an alligator bit the woman on the arm while she was swimming in the Silver River, according to local reports citing Marion county authorities.

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