Man Chases Alligator Under Water, Pries Open The Gator's Mouth To Save His Puppy

November 22, 2020

A man in Florida saved his dog from the jaws of an alligator and it was all captured on video by a nearby wildlife camera.

man saves puppy from alligator

Richard Wilbanks didn't think twice before he jumped into the water, wrestling the alligator to save his puppy Gunner's life.

"He just came out like a missile," Wilbanks said.

He pried opened the alligator's mouth until it released his dog.

"[He] had one little puncture wound. My hands were just chewed up," Wilbanks said. "But I was able to save Gunner's life."

Wilbanks calls it a learning experience and plans to keep Gunner away from the water from now on, and always on a leash.

Watch the video below.


Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz

feel good videoCouple Rescues Prairie Dog From Their Dog's Mouth, Then Decides To Adopt It

feel good storiesOhio Man Makes Waves With His Fully Functioning Hot Dog Boat

feel good storiesWhy Hope Is The Key To A Meaningful Life, Backed By New Research

feel good storiesThese Are The Movie Scenes People Say Are Absolutely Flawless

feel good storiesJudge Waives Parking Fines So Dad Can Keep Supporting Son’s Space Dreams

feel good storiesHungry Elephant Casually Walks Into Grocery Store For Snacks In Thailand

feel good videoDog Saves His Best Friend's Life In Incredible Moment Caught On Video

feel good videoWoman Tries To Help Bird, Then This Happened... And We Can't Stop Laughing

feel good videoNewborn Baby Has Sweet Conversation With Dad While Lying On Mom’s Face

feel good videoSassy Pig Throws Hilarious Tantrum, Slams Door And Gives Mom Silent Treatment

feel good videoConcerned Momma Moose Wanders Into Alaska Firehouse

Chris Filippou 12:17 PM (3 minutes ago) to me