Louisiana man loses arm, likely killed in alligator attack in Ida floodwaters, officials say
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A 71-year-old Louisiana man was most likely killed during an alligator attack in which his arm was bitten off in the floodwaters of Hurricane Ida, according to media reports.
She pulled him onto the stairs and went to get help, WDSU-TV reported. When she came back, he was gone. Neighbors told WWL-TV that large alligators are common in the area. Some often feed them, they said. St. Tammany Fire Protection District 1 Chief Jason Gaubert said the alligator was likely near the home because of floodwaters in the area, WDSU-TV reported.More Related News