Gator Trainer Says She Leapt Into Cage to Save Her Own Life

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Published 2021-09-13

An animal handler who survived a gator attack last month is speaking out to Inside Edition about the harrowing ordeal. A gator bit down on 31-year-old Lindsay Bull’s hand during feeding time at a reptile and animal zoo, as children at a birthday party looked on. Bull jumped into the glass enclosure to get better leverage. Then the gator whipped the trainer underwater in what’s known as a “death roll.” She now reveals why she jumped in purposely, and how her gymnastics experience may have saved her.

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@Ms.NoNo2 2 years ago

“As terrified children watch” Children: Stares like it’s any other day
@superbuu122 2 years ago

She rolled with an actual gator during a gator roll. She def would be a good wrestler
@danielsheehan3783 1 year ago

Calm under pressure is an understatement. Her gymnastics training and knowledge of animals saved her life. What an incredible woman. I want her on my apocalypse team.
@rikudouray 1 year ago

She handled it like a champ. Her mind was so focus on that moment and has a clear vision on what to do next. Props to the Dad who jumped to save her. I wish them both the best.
@maylily820 2 years ago

Reporter: “as terrified children watch!” Little boy: 😮😃
@tianshisake2730 2 years ago

the fact that she knew the gator would roll to try to rip her arm off and knew exactly what to do just shows how much training she had.
@leeoconnor123 1 year ago

I don't think these wild creatures should be enclosed and have trainers in the first place but I love that her gymnastics training saved her own hand or arm. That's amazing in itself.
@The_Candyman86 9 months ago

this girl is smart. seems like a genuine gator educator. she thought smart quick and saved her own arm and what a hero that dad is. amazing man.
@tyranusarchive6984 2 years ago

Person: “Oh, don’t worry our dog is very friendly” The dog:
@platinumheart2505 2 years ago

The fact that she got bit by an Alligator, got the death roll and still kept her arm let alone her hand is very impressive even with her training.
@jesusofbullets 1 year ago

(Takes off bandage) Doesn’t look too bad “The bite ruptured 80% of her tendons” IT WHAT
@waffles12338 10 months ago

I gotta respect anyone who’s capable of keeping calm and thinking rationally under such extreme circumstances
@desirewithinus 2 years ago

that is one brave woman. she's still smiling.
@user-rv9tt2si9h 2 years ago

She even smiles after going through this terrible incident. Glad that she is on track to make a full recovery.
@MrGriff305 1 year ago

What a ridiculously cool character this lady has.. She was smart and agile enough to save her arm, and she isn't really bothered by the hand.
@ginat3592 1 year ago

Those kids would have seen something very traumatizing if she didn’t know what she was doing. It’s also a great gift to have a mind that stays calm in otherwise chaotic/dangerous and very possibly a life ending scenario. Kudos to her.
@uhhFez 2 years ago

Those children weren’t terrified, they were entertained!!
@JP-sb6ll 2 years ago

“Darth Gator” attacked his handler, because he found her lack of faith in him staying inside his enclosure disturbing.
@Expensive-op6pn 11 months ago

Biggest props to that gallant dad. He just did so great. He’s a blessing to his family for sure.
@DB_in_AZ 9 months ago

Tearing up while watching. Seeing such a beautiful kind man who didn’t hesitate.