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7NEWS
4 days ago
- 7NEWS
Florida: Woman miraculously survives brutal alligator attack during swim with her dog
A woman has miraculously survived a brutal alligator attack. The unnamed 27-year-old was swimming with her dog in Saint Lucie River in Florida as her boyfriend watched from their boat on Wednesday when the terrifying incident unfolded. The alligator bit her hand and wrist, suddenly dragging her below the surface. Martin County Sheriff's Office said in a statement posted to Facebook that the alligator eventually released the woman and her boyfriend was able to help her pull of the water and drive her back in to the boat ramp at Charlie Leighton Park. She was treated at the scene for serious injuries at 7.51pm before being flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce as a precaution. Her boyfriend and dog were not injured. The Martin County statement said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had responded to the attack and are 'awaiting their trapper to locate the alligator'. Florida is known for its alligators, having an approximately 1.3 million of them. On average there are eight unprovoked alligator attacks in the state each year, according to FWC. This latest incident comes after a young boy died in front of his family when he fell into a waterway and was brutally attacked by crocodiles. Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, 14, was walking with his family by the waterway in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, when tragedy struck on July 18. Before his parents could intervene, crocodiles hidden by the swamp waters launched at him and dragged him beneath the surface. Andres' family watched in horror as the crocodiles pulled the boy further from the water's edge and began tearing into his body. The Mirror reported that it is believed the boy was attacked by a group of Morelet's crocodiles, also known as the Mexican or Belize crocodile, which can grow up to three metres long and typically weigh a staggering 200kg. The species is known for being particularly vicious, and once they reach maturity, they will prey on nearly any animal that enters their territory. Police divers have begun to search the canal for the boy's remains, but it is unclear if they have managed to recover his body.
7NEWS
22-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez: Boy mauled to death by crocodiles as his family watches in horror
WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS A boy has died after being brutally attacked by crocodiles in front of his family. Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, 14, was walking with his family by a waterway in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, when he fell into the water on July 18. Tragically, before his parents could intervene, crocodiles hidden by the swamp waters launched at him and dragged him beneath the surface. In a vicious attack, they pulled the boy further from the water's edge and began tearing into his body. Andres' family watched in horror as the boy was brutally killed. The Mirror reported that it is believed the boy was attacked by a group of Morelet's crocodiles, also known as the Mexican or Belize crocodile, which can grow up to three metres long and typically weigh a staggering 200kg. The species is known for being particularly vicious, and once they reach maturity, they will prey on nearly any animal that enters their territory. Police divers have begun to search the canal for the boy's remains, but it is unclear if they have managed to recover his body. Warnings have been issued, and authorities have urged people to avoid visiting the area, citing the unpredictability of the crocodiles. Since news of the tragedy, tributes have been flowing for Andres, who was actively involved in the local community. He was an altar boy at and a part of a community marching band run by the Cortazar Fire Department. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church, where Andres served, has paid tribute to the boy. 'With deep sorrow, but with our hope placed in our Lord Jesus Christ, who has Risen and is the Lord of life, I earnestly ask you to join in prayer for the eternal rest of Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, altar server of the main parish, who has been called to the house of the Eternal Father,' a parish statement read. The public have taken to social media to express their shock and pain at the sudden loss of Andres. 'He was a Monaguillo (altar boy), a child full of faith, tenderness and hope,' one Facebook user wrote. 'The departure of Andrés Alejandro shows the importance of every glance, every hug, every moment of protection. May their memory be a beacon to keep those we love most safe,' another user wrote.
Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Perth Now
Boy mauled by crocodiles as family watches in horror
WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS A boy has died after being brutally attacked by crocodiles in front of his family. Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, 14, was walking with his family by a waterway in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, when he fell into the water on July 18. Tragically, before his parents could intervene, crocodiles hidden by the swamp waters launched at him and dragged him beneath the surface. In a vicious attack, they pulled the boy further from the water's edge and began tearing into his body. Andres' family watched in horror as the boy was brutally killed. The Mirror reported that it is believed the boy was attacked by a group of Morelet's crocodiles, also known as the Mexican or Belize crocodile, which can grow up to three metres long and typically weigh a staggering 200kg. The species is known for being particularly vicious, and once they reach maturity, they will prey on nearly any animal that enters their territory. Police divers have begun to search the canal for the boy's remains, but it is unclear if they have managed to recover his body. Warnings have been issued, and authorities have urged people to avoid visiting the area, citing the unpredictability of the crocodiles. Since news of the tragedy, tributes have been flowing for Andres, who was actively involved in the local community. He was an altar boy at and a part of a community marching band run by the Cortazar Fire Department. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church, where Andres served, has paid tribute to the boy. 'With deep sorrow, but with our hope placed in our Lord Jesus Christ, who has Risen and is the Lord of life, I earnestly ask you to join in prayer for the eternal rest of Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, altar server of the main parish, who has been called to the house of the Eternal Father,' a parish statement read. The public have taken to social media to express their shock and pain at the sudden loss of Andres. 'He was a Monaguillo (altar boy), a child full of faith, tenderness and hope,' one Facebook user wrote. 'The departure of Andrés Alejandro shows the importance of every glance, every hug, every moment of protection. May their memory be a beacon to keep those we love most safe,' another user wrote.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Boy, 14, killed after falling into canal full of crocodiles on family Mexico trip
A teenage boy has died after being tragically attacked by crocodiles when he slipped into a canal infested with the vicious predators before his parents had time to pull him to safety A 14-year-old boy has died after being attacked by crocodiles after falling into a canal that was secretly teeming with the predators. Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez was mauled to death by the vicious reptiles after taking a walk with his family in the waterway in Lazaro Cardenas on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Andres was walking along the path on July 18 when he fell into the canal, and before his parents could reach him to pull him back to safety, the crocodiles leapt in and attacked. The crocodiles dragged him into the swamp and began tearing into his body. The rivers and canals in the area are a hotbed for crocodiles, the creatures being responsible for dozens of deaths in the area each year. Local police divers have begun a search in the area to find any of his remains, but it is uncertain if they have managed to recover his body. However, they have warned against anyone from visiting the area. They have also issued safety advice warning visitors and walkers to stay far away from the canals' banks due to the "unpredictable" nature of the animals, according to The Sun. Andres was a local altar boy as well as a part of the local Cortazar Fire Department's marching band. After news of his death broke, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church paid tribute to the teenager. In a statement the church said: "With deep sorrow, but with our hope placed in our Lord Jesus Christ, who has Risen and is the Lord of life, I earnestly ask you to join in prayer for the eternal rest of Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, altar server of the main parish, who has been called to the house of the Eternal Father." It is believed Andres was attacked by a Morelet's Crocodile, also known as the Mexican or Belize Crocodile, which usually grows up to three metres in length and can weigh around 400lbs. The species is known for its attacks as they are highly opportunistic predators, and will prey on practically anything they can overpower that comes into their territory. When they are young, they are known to prey on insects and fish, but once grown, they have been recorded taking down cattle, tapirs and even a jaguar. Morelets have been known to attack humans and have been recorded as the cause of 12 human deaths. It is also worth noting that on many of these occasions, the crocodiles were attacking in a predatory manner, attacking humans unprovoked. The crocodiles are rampant across parts of Mexico, with an estimated 79,000 to 100,000 in the county alone, with the crocs also calling parts of Belize and Guatemala their home. Crocodiles in general are responsible for a large number of attacks on humans, with around 1,000 fatalities recorded around the world each year.
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Boy, 14, is mauled to death by colony of ferocious crocodiles after tumbling into reptile-infested canal on family trip
He was killed by the crocodiles on Mexico's Pacific coast HORROR CROC ATTACK Boy, 14, is mauled to death by colony of ferocious crocodiles after tumbling into reptile-infested canal on family trip Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 14-year-old was killed by crocodiles in front of his horrified family when he fell into a reptile infested canal. Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez was torn apart by the animals in the waterway in Lazaro Cardenas on Mexico's Pacific coast. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, a 14-year-old boy lost his life after accidentally falling into a canal with crocodiles Credit: Newsflash 2 Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, 14, was killed by crocodiles Credit: Newsflash The area is home to a large number of Morelet's crocodiles, which are reportedly responsible for at least a dozen deaths. After he fell into the water, the crocodiles attacked him before his parents could pull him out. According to witnesses, the reptiles dragged him into a swamp and tore his body to pieces. The tragic incident took place on July 18. Police divers are working to recover what remains of his body. The victim was an altar boy at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and a member of the Cortazar Fire Department's Marching Band. The church said in a statement: "With deep sorrow, but with our hope placed in our Lord Jesus Christ, who has Risen and is the Lord of life, I earnestly ask you to join in prayer for the eternal rest of Andres Alejandro Santana Hernandez, altar server of the main parish, who has been called to the house of the Eternal Father." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
