Boy loses hand in Florida alligator attack, officials say

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy is back home recovering after losing his hand in an alligator attack in Florida last month, according to officials.

One of the boy’s family members said he had just caught a fish with his dad before the alligator attacked.

“Brody’s father jumped into the water on top of the gator and tried to pry its mouth open,” relative Andrew Raines said. “The alligator rolled, and that’s what ultimately severed Brody’s hand.”…

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