A Florida man was seriously injured Monday morning after he was bit by an alligator.
According to the Martin County Sheriff Office, the incident happened around 11 AM at Halpatiokee Park in Stuart.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Robert Bassett of Palm City fell off his bike and landed in a nearby stream where he was bitten by the eight-and-a-half feet long alligator.
According to the trapper who removed the gator, the bicyclist slipped off the trail, causing him to fall down a six-foot embankment into a creek. The trapper believes the bicyclist landed on top of, or near the alligator, which prompted the attack. The trapper also believes the female alligator likely had a nest of babies or eggs nearby.
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Sheriff candidate s son arrested in crash that killed woman April 22, 2021 at 11:41 AM EDT - Updated April 22 at 6:21 PM
The 19-year-old son of a candidate for St. Lucie County sheriff has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in a crash that killed a 32-year-old mother.
Ryan Luke Hester turned himself in Wednesday night at the St. Lucie County Jail.
According to a police report, Hester consumed 14 mimosas at the On the Edge Bar & Grill on Feb. 7 before driving a Ford F-150 south on Indian River Drive.
Fort Pierce police said Hester crossed into the northbound lane, striking a Nissan Altima head-on.