Man wrestles with an alligator as he saves his puppy (Watch video)

A retired Floridan man (Richard Wilbanks) has been hailed for his victory after he saved his puppy from the Grip of an alligator in a river.

In the video that was shared, Richard Wilbanks was seen on as he was leaping into the water as he was fighting with the alligator to save his puppy.

The clip, shared by Florida Wildlife Federation and F Stop Foundation, ends with Richard still standing in the water, grappling with the alligator.

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While he was speaking on the CNN news, he said;

“We were just out walking by the pond and it came out of the water like a missile. I never thought an alligator could be that fast. It was so quick.” 

Richard said he thought nothing of his own safety, saying his dogs are like his “children” and he would risk anything for them.

“He had one little puncture wound, and my hands were just chewed up,” he said.

Richard and his wife, Louise Wilbanks, now walk Gunner on a leash at least 10ft away from the water and said they do not want the alligator to be destroyed, as it was just behaving like a wild animal in its natural habitat.

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