This is why not many kids say they want to be animal handlers when they grow up. A man performing at the Cuyahoga County Fair in Berea, Ohio, Thursday night had a terrifying encounter, and he was lucky to emerge with just stitches.
The man's name is Daniel Beck, and he's a trainer with Kachunga and the Alligator Show, so he's had years of experience getting up close and personal with alligators. After performing the first stunt as usual, the second time Beck got near the fierce animal, he slipped and the alligator latched onto Beck's arm with his jaw.
Beck was immediately whisked off stage once he got his arm out of the animal's mouth. He was treated at nearby Southwest General Health Center, where he received several stitches but remains in good condition. The show has been cancelled for the rest of the Fair's run.
Via WJW
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Show you how humans are still such primitive and stupid creatures. I mean really? The man says "who would like to see (whoever) stick his hand in the gators mouth" and these parents are yelling "yeah" with their kids. Come on, people should get educated before breeding.
August 14 2012 at 6:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI laugh my ass off every time I see one of these morons try these stupid stunts. Serves them right for fooling with gators.
August 13 2012 at 2:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe Surgeon General has determined that playing with Gators, maybe hazardous to your health. Unless of course you are a Redneck, then it is considered skilled labor
August 13 2012 at 12:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI agree 100% with the comments above.Shows like this should be banned. They torment the animals to the point where the animal has no choice but to strike back. They torment and torture the animals and the animals have no recourse but to strike back. An alligator could easily sever this person's arm if he wanted too. their jaws have an unbelievable amount of strength
August 13 2012 at 12:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThese shows are mean and stupid. No one should be doing anything to animals in a side carnival, and this clip goes to show what can happen. The whole thing is stupid.
August 13 2012 at 11:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyits the speaker guys fault for making him do it again -_-
August 13 2012 at 11:52 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHere's a good idea - don't stick your hand/arm into a gator's mouth.
August 13 2012 at 11:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply