Gator Saves Kid, Then Kid Saves Gator

May 10, 2025

During a Florida Gators college baseball game, the team’s beloved gator mascot proved he’s more than just entertainment.

When a foul ball came flying toward the stands, the mascot shielded a young child from getting hit.

But the story didn’t end there.

Moments later, the gator found himself in a playful “peril” of his own—and that same child came to his rescue, returning the favor.