Florida man in fair condition following alligator attack

Wednesday, September 25, 2002

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- An alligator bit off a man's right forearm, which was retrieved from the animal's stomach but was too damaged to reattach, wildlife officials said Tuesday.

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