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2 clusters · 4 sources · 3 days · First seen · Last updated

Alligator attack on Araguaia River

Overview

A fisherman sustained serious injuries, including fractures to his lower limbs and a laceration to his right leg, following an alligator attack on the Araguaia River in the Boca do Xambioazinho region of São Geraldo do Araguaia. The victim was setting a fishing net when the incident occurred. He was rescued by Wilson Ipiranga and Marcos Wilson, who used large stones to fend off the animal and assist in removing the man from the water. The injured individual was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

Entities

São Geraldo do Araguaia · Wilson Ipiranga · Araguaia River

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Wildlife attacks in Mozambique and Brazil leave individuals injured

    A man in Mozambique and a fisherman in Brazil were seriously injured in separate attacks by crocodiles and a large alligator while near bodies of water.

  2. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Fisherman injured in alligator attack on Araguaia River

    A fisherman sustained serious injuries, including leg fractures, after being attacked by an alligator in the Araguaia River region of São Geraldo do Araguaia, Brazil.

Sources

correiodecarajas.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br · mozanorte.blogspot.com · portalpalotina.com.br