Man rescues puppy from jaws of alligator in Florida
A man has rescued his pet dog after it was attacked by an alligator in Florida.
Richard Wilbanks, 74, was walking his dog by a pond in Estero, Florida, when the alligator got hold of the puppy.
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SUBSCRIBEA man has rescued his pet dog after it was attacked by an alligator in Florida.
Richard Wilbanks, 74, was walking his dog by a pond in Estero, Florida, when the alligator got hold of the puppy.
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