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13-Year-Old Florida Boy Survives Alligator Attack After Crawling to Safety and Calling 911

  • A 13-year-old boy was swimming in a creek in Florida when an alligator attacked him, biting his leg.
  • The boy was able to call 911 for help despite his injuries.
  • The operator described the boy as sounding calm during the call, saying he was "good" despite the bite.
  • The boy received stitches for a wound stretching from his hip to thigh and is recovering at home.
  • Officials captured an 8-foot alligator in the area of the attack.
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