Man fleeing police attacked by alligator before continuing his getaway, Louisiana authorities say
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Key Points:
- Victor Rivas, wanted for reckless driving and multiple warrants, was attacked by an alligator while fleeing police in Louisiana but continued running despite injuries.
- Rivas was initially stopped for suspected intoxicated driving after a high-speed chase involving a Toyota Supra that struck a barrier and had a tire blowout.
- After jumping into swampland and being bitten by an alligator, Rivas was apprehended with the assistance of drone technology and treated for arm injuries.
- He faces charges including driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, hit and run, and careless driving, and is being held on a $17,500 bond.
- Louisiana State Police emphasized the incident as a cautionary example of the serious and unpredictable dangers of impaired driving.