The Copeland woman attacked by an alligator Wednesday was upgraded to serious condition, a Lee Memorial Hospital spokeswoman said Saturday.
Margaret Webb, 90, was bitten by an 8-foot alligator while walking along a canal in her front yard. A good Samaritan and family friend was driving by when he stopped to help.
Dwain Daniels III pulled Webb from the water after the gator released her. He then shot the reptile in its right eye with a .22-caliber rifle.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/03/90-year-old-woman-attacked-alligator-upgraded-seri/
Thanks for posting the link, marktwain. What this poor woman went through is horrifying. I got chills when I read she dug her nails into the ground trying to stop the gator from dragging her to the water. I think we all know if he got her into the water... well, it wouldn’t be good. Poor thing was just looking at her garden. I hope she does well.