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11-year-old Pennsylvania boy loses hand in Florida alligator attack while fishing with father

The boy’s father jumped into the water and attempted to pry the alligator’s jaws open, the family said.

Published Jul 7, 2026, 7:26 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy lost his hand in an alligator attack while fishing with his dad, according to family.