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Marion County alligator attack forces amputation of 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy's right hand

Marion County alligator attack forces amputation of 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy's right hand

Brodie and his father were visiting from Pennsylvania and fishing two weekends ago at Nelson's Fish Camp near Umatilla when the incident happened. Andrew Wright, one of Brodie's relatives, said the two were aware of their surroundings and had seen alligators in the area, but nothing that was close to them or of concern. The alligator came

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