Video Shows Florida Man Rescuing His Puppy From Alligator Attack | TODAY

Remarkable video out of Florida shows the lengths to which one dog owner was willing to go to rescue his puppy from the jaws of an alligator. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.

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Video Shows Florida Man Rescuing His Puppy From Alligator Attack | TODAY

[biscuitstheanteater]

“My grandpa saved a puppy from an alligator without even dropping his cigar” sounds like something I would make up in third grade to impress my friends

[datguy]

Kept that cigar in his mouth the whole time, what a gangster.

[lalaparker]

This man is a legendary dog dad.
If you aren't willing to be like this guy in an emergency, then don't even get a dog. This man is the gold standard and I'd shake his hand if I could.
🏆🐶❤🏅🐊

[cremepuffle]

Period. I’d do anything and everything to save my pet. Unspoken trust, love, and bond.

[tanmay]

It was extremely careless, dangerous and downright reckless for the gator to mess with florida man

[kxynvdv]

So sad to hear Gunner squealing, but so proud of you Richard for taking care of your baby! So brave sir!!! You are a hero!!!!

[gwenratcliffe]

That's so caring and courageous. This fellow must really love his dog. The man is wonderful to care about his dog enough to wrestle an alligator to save him.

[cwinowich]

Dude didnt drop his cigar, what a badass

[paulb]

That's old man strength and determination right there. Anyone who's owned a dog can really appreciate what he did.

[lauren]

This baby will always remember that his owner saved him. Their bond will be stronger than ever. ❤️❤️

[higherquest]

The love for his pet was greater than the danger of the actual predator! Such Courage!!!❤❤❤❤

[krisj]

Some people don't love their family members like this man loves this puppy.

[khadarabdullahi]

Well, i will be damned if it isn't Florida man.

[antitheticalprincess]

This is so wholesome 😭 i needed to restore some of my faith in humanity and Florida man did not disappoint today. I'm so happy they're both okay 💙

[Brooklynlife]

The way he still had his cigar in his mouth as they all came out of the water was badass! That doggo bond just went to a thousand! ❤

[nolagirl]

This guy is 70 years old and he’s out here wrestling alligators! That just shows how much a man cares for his dog… People will go to the ends of the earth to try and save their dogs!

[HipHopBeatSource]

Dog owner, alligator wrestler and cigar aficionado. Absolute legend.

[shelligray]

What a heroic thing to do!!! I pray the puppy heals quickly!!!❤

[bent]

Media should celebrate this man much much more. I’m highly impressed. Kudos Grandpa! I’m very proud of you and your courage 👏❤️👏.

[upsidedown]

The sounds coming out of that puppy were heartbreaking.