Gator bites off part of man’s leg near Titusville

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — An alligator attacked a 72-year-old man Friday afternoon near Titusville, Brevard County Government said.

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The gator bit off the man’s right leg below his knee at Windsong Way near State Road 50 and Interstate 95.

The man will be flown to a hospital.

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Officials are unsure about the circumstance leading up to the attack.

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