[mamelukesabre]

Lucky. Usually the spin once they clamp on. That generally rips the limb off your body.

[Rembrandt]

“Usually the spin once they clamp on.”

They spin when they are in the water not when they are on land; they can’t swim in the air.

[AnalogReigns]

Lucky. Usually the spin once they clamp on. That generally rips the limb off your body.

A)(as pointed out above) It wasn't in the water, and
B)more importantly, this was a 3 foot gator, just a little baby really...not quite limb-ripping size...probably no stronger than a dog...

[101voodoo]

Only in the water. Besides three foot gators are not very dangerous. Keep in mind the tail was probably 20-22 inches of the 36.