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Video: Hero Florida Man Rescues His Puppy From A Hungry Alligator

Lucky for us, a security camera caught every moment when a Florida man dramatically rescues his three month old puppy from the jaws of an alligator.  And the funny thing…

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Lucky for us, a security camera caught every moment when a Florida man dramatically rescues his three month old puppy from the jaws of an alligator.  And the funny thing is, he didn't even lose his cigarette during the rescue.

The 74 year old retiree was walking his dog when the alligator shot out of the backyard pond "like a missile" and took the little puppy under the water.  Wilbanks sprung into action and retrieved the pup from under water.  That was the easy part he said.

Getting the puppy out of the jaws of the alligator was the hard part and the pup owner admits he got his hands chewed up "pretty good".  Dogs are family members and we would do anything for them.

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Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.