Man fleeing police attacked by alligator before continuing his getaway, Louisiana authorities say

A man wanted on suspicion of driving recklessly was attacked by an alligator but continued running from police before he was finally arrested, Louisiana authorities said Monday

A man wanted on suspicion of driving recklessly was attacked by an alligator but continued running from police before he was finally arrested, Louisiana authorities said Monday.

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Victor Rivas, 40, sustained injuries to his arms and was treated at a hospital before he was booked into jail on allegations of driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and being a fugitive from adjacent Jefferson Parish, Louisiana State Police said.

He had also drawn warrants on allegations of hit and run and careless driving from authorities in Jefferson Parish, where the chase began, state police said in a statement Monday.