Man attacked by alligator after falling off bike and landing in Florida stream
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The man was seriously injured but managed to escape with the help of bystanders.The attack occurred at Halpatiokee Regional Park in Stuart, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. I was able to drag him out of the water."Shannon said he grabbed his dog leash and tied it around the victim's leg to help stop the bleeding.FWC said Bassett sustained injuries to his right rear thigh and right torso."There was another lady there, a nurse from Germany, she was extremely helpful," Shannon said.Scott Lorraine, with Airborne Mountain Bike Club of the Treasure Coast, told WPEC-TV he arrived moments after the attack and immediately recognized Bassett.
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