After Saying See You Later to Louisiana Police, Man Is Attacked by Alligator
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Victor Rivas, a 40-year-old Louisiana man, fled police during a traffic stop on Interstate 310 after showing signs of impairment and ran into a swamp.
- While evading authorities, Rivas was attacked by an alligator but continued to flee until located by a drone team and arrested.
- Rivas was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired and resisting an officer.
- Louisiana's alligator population has grown significantly due to hunting restrictions, now numbering over three million in the wild.
- The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office humorously acknowledged the alligator's role in the arrest and reminded the public against impaired driving and fleeing law enforcement.