Alligator bites man during hunt in Palm Bay, FWC says

A man is recovering after he was bitten by an alligator late Saturday night. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife , a 30-year-old man was hunting gators near Malabar Road. The man was pulling the alligator into a vehicle when it bit him on the right hand. The victim was transported to Holmes Regional Hospital. FWC is conducting the investigation. Palm Bay police and fire assisted with the investigation.Alligator hunting season began August 15th and continues until November 1st.

A man is recovering after he was bitten by an alligator late Saturday night.

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife , a 30-year-old man was hunting gators near Malabar Road. The man was pulling the alligator into a vehicle when it bit him on the right hand.




The victim was transported to Holmes Regional Hospital.

FWC is conducting the investigation. Palm Bay police and fire assisted with the investigation.

Alligator hunting season began August 15th and continues until November 1st.