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Triathlete Saves Himself from Alligator Attack | Charleston News
A triathlete narrowly escapes a savage alligator attack during an IRONMAN training swim in the Savannah River—thanks to instinct and a thumb to the eye. Coach Jonathan Bruney, leading a group, was bitten on the arm but managed to free himself, sustaining a deep gash treated with stitches. Fellow athlete Matthew Davis, a wilderness first responder, used a swim buoy cord to apply a tourniquet while bystanders called for help. Though officials couldn’t find the reptile, the incident underscores the river’s wild nature—and why even seasoned athletes must stay alert. Bruney plans to race on, just…
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