Heroic Bystander Saves Handler From Alligator Death Roll
It wasn’t Lindsay’s first time feeding an alligator. She has been a trainer and handler for years at a local reptile zoo. But during a children’s birthday party it all went wrong, and Lindsay’s hand ended up in the alligator’s mouth. Thanks to a quick thinking bystander, who put his own life at risk - Lindsay can retell the story and describe how she used her training to instruct a stranger how to help her.
Tell Me What Happened · Lindsay Bull, Donnie Wiseman, Jennifer Shyrock, Torah Kachur
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Show Notes
Lindsay Bull has worked at Scales and Tails for years. She has hosted numerous demonstrations with the animals at the facility, but one wrong move can end in disaster. That’s what happened during a child’s birthday party.
The main attraction, a nine foot long alligator named Darth Gator mistook her hand for food and the race was on to save Lindsay’s hand. Thanks to Donnie Wiseman who attended the birthday party with his niece, Lindsay is still able to use both hands.
You’re much more likely to come across an aggressive dog than an alligator. So we also speak to dog expert Jennifer Shyrock about safety tips for kids and dogs.
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