Triathlon coach, 31, savaged by alligator as beast clamped onto his arm during race training
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Triathlon coach Jonathan Bruney was attacked by a 4 to 5-foot alligator while swimming in the Savannah River during a training session for an upcoming Ironman race in Augusta, Georgia.
- Bruney fought off the alligator by grabbing its head and pushing his thumb into its eye, causing the animal to release him.
- He sustained a deep arm wound that required stitches and went into shock, but fellow athlete Matthew Davis applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
- The group had no immediate phone access and had to seek help by pounding on doors until someone called 911.
- Despite the injury, Bruney plans to participate in the Ironman Augusta race next month after a recommended 3-4 week recovery period.
