Florida Man Tells About Surviving Alligator Attack VIDEO
“It would have been funny if it ws a little gator, but that thing was huge”, said J.C. La Verde fom his hospital bed. He’s the guy who was attacked…
The gator was 12 feet long and hungry.
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)"It would have been funny if it ws a little gator, but that thing was huge", said J.C. La Verde fom his hospital bed. He's the guy who was attacked my a monstrous alligator as a drone flew overhead. The story of the attack, which would rival a Hollywood blockbuster, is terrifying and brutal.
J.C. La Verde is unbelivably lucky to be alive. As a firefighter and paramedic, not to mention a U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist, he's been through some situations that most of us will never experience. The good news is, those experiences were credited with training the man to remain calm as he was being attacked by a huge gator in the water two weeks ago. As La Verde filmed an instructional video for his company, showing how to handle emergency situations in the water. As the man swam, a friend recorded everything on a drone overhead. That's when the feriend noticed a massive 12-foot alligator heading directly toward Le Verde. When the gator eached the man, it chomped down on his head and face, thrashing and rolling in the water. It is a truly terrifying video. If you can handle the video, here it is.
Le Verde immediately fought with the beast, forcing his hands into its mouth and fiercely pulling outward to release its grip. That's when the gator suddenly opened its mouth and swam away. As quickly as it had begun, the attack was over. Luckily, Le Verde was wearing a helmet, as he always does while in the water. He swam toward the dock and enlisted the help of a bystander as he called 911. The vido and pictures say it all. Le Verde is a n extraordinarily lucky man. Not just because the alligator let go, but because he responded quickly and properly. J.C. La Verde is a true badass. Get well soon! La Verde is the 18th person to be attacked by an alligator in Florida this year alone. Source: WAFB.com
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Who Will Be Most Popular This Halloween?
These are the Most Popular Costumes of 2021 According to Google
Worried about someone having the same costume as you at the Halloween party you are going to? Well, Google's list may help you avoid that.
From the sexy-styled costumes, creative DIYs, last-minute put-togethers and pop-culture-inspired outfits, some costumes are bound to be the same ones you see while trick-or-treating or partying.
Google Trends has released its 2021 FrightGeist, which lists the top costumes nationally, as well as the most popular ones in cities across the country. Check out their complete list to get some good ideas if you still haven't decided on a costume.
The top 15 Halloween costumes this year include some iconic horror movie characters and some inspired by popular films of the past year. Check out how they ranked among the list below.
15. Vampire
George De Sota/Getty Images401477 04: A party participant attends an after party for the release of the film, "Queen of the Vampires" February 22, 2002, at Webster Hall in New York City. (Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images)
14. Angel
Shutterstock13. Pumpkin
Ralph Orlowski/Getty ImagesLUDWIGSBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: A participant of a pumpkin race arrives at Ludwigsburg Castle on September 19, 2010 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. During the annual Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival at the Ludwigsburg castle grounds they have a traditional pumpkin race that highlights the German pumkin season. (Photo by Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images)
12. Pirate
Potter/Express/Getty Images15th August 1962: Young carnival goers dressed as pirates at Hythe water carnival. (Photo by Potter/Express/Getty Images)
11. Cheerleader
Loren Orr/Getty Images)BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 14: A Boise State Broncos cheerleader performs during first half action between the New Mexico Lobos and the Boise State Broncos on September 14, 2017 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
10. Chucky
Ilya S. Savenok/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: A view inside the new Chucky display for TV series is seen during Day 1 of New York Comic Con 2021 at Jacob Javits Center on October 07, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for ReedPop)
9. Clown
Allison Joyce/Getty ImagesPIMPRI, INDIA - OCTOBER 17: Biju the clown poses for a photograph before a performance on October 17, 2015 at the Rambo Circus in Pimpri, India. The Rambo Circus travels throughout India and hosts visiting circus artists from Ethiopia, Nepal and Russia, among other countries. A crackdown on the use of wild animals in the circus has led to a decline in the industry, but Rambo circus owner, Sujit Dilip, continues to attract customers with new acts and air conditioned tents. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
8. Cowboy
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesAmerican soul singer Lou Rawls (1935 - 2006) guest stars as Joshua Watson along side actor Peter Breck in an episode of the TV Western 'The Big Valley,' 1969. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
7. Harley Quinn
Matt Cowan/Getty ImagesSAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Harley Quinn from 'Suicide Squad' figurine displayed at Comic-Con International 2016 preview night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
6. Fairy
Jim Gray/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesBritish ballerina Antoinette Sibley as Titania in Sir Frederick Ashton's new ballet 'The Dream', during rehearsals at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, 25th March 1964. The ballet is based on Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
5. Cruella De Vil
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Iggy Azalea dressed as Cruella de Vil attends the VEVO Halloween showcase at The Oval Space on October 31, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
4. Spider-Man
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ImagesSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 02: South Koreans wear Spider-Man cloths during the 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Seoul Premiere at Yeongdeunpo Times Square on July 2, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
3. Dinosaur
Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: A child wears a dinosaur Halloween costume at a campaign rally for U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) at Gilbert Garza Park October 31, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. With less than a week before Election Day, O'Rourke is driving across the state in his race against incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
2. Rabbit
David Livingston/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 31: Paris Hilton arrives for the Halloween Mansion Party hosted by Haylie Duff on October 31, 2005 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
1. Witch
Thomas Lohnes/Getty ImagesSCHIERKE, GERMANY - APRIL 30: Locals and visitors dressed as witches and devils attend a witches prozession on April 30, 2014 at Schierke, Germany. Walpurgis, named after Saint Walpurga, is celebrated in countries in central and northern Europe and is traditionally marked with bonfires and dancing to usher in the spring season. In the Harz region Walpurgis is also associated with witches in a tradition going back centuries. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)
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