Event Brief
Alligator attacks man fleeing DWI arrest in Louisiana
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: Victor Rivas fled a traffic stop, jumped into a swamp, and was attacked by an alligator while evading police.
WHO: Victor M. Rivas; St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office; Louisiana State Police
WHAT: Rivas was attacked by an alligator after fleeing a DWI traffic stop and entering a swamp; bodycam footage captured the attack.
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 12:50 PM ET
WHERE: St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
WHY: He fled a traffic stop after officers reported signs of impairment and attempted to evade law enforcement.
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