Man attacked by alligator in swamp while fleeing police in Louisiana
Suspect, charged with driving while impaired, was eventually captured and arrested with injuries to his arms An alligator inserted itself into a police pursuit in south-eastern Louisiana , chasing and attacking an allegedly impaired driver who tried to evade law enforcement by leaping into a swamp. The suspect, a 40-year-old man, was eventually captured and arrested with injuries to both arms. Deputy body-worn camera footage of the alligator swimming at speed towards the man and thrashing with h
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An alligator sits on a log in a pond along the batture of the Mississippi River in Harahan, Louisiana, on 15 April 2026. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/APView image in fullscreenAn alligator sits on a log in a pond along the batture of the Mississippi River in Harahan, Louisiana, on 15 April 2026. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/APLouisianaMan attacked by alligator in swamp while fleeing police in Louisiana Suspect, charged with driving while impaired, was eventually captured and arrested with injuries to his armsRichard LuscombeTue 9 Jun 2026 08.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn alligator inserted itself into a police pursuit in south-eastern Louisiana, chasing and attacking an allegedly impaired driver who tried to evade law enforcement by leaping into a swamp.The suspect, a 40-year-old…
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