http://www.abc-7.com/story/18770750/...n-off-by-gator

Just in case you thought boating in Florida was all fun in the sun, we
have some unique hazzards here.

The real question is just how did his hand get so close to the
alligator? If he was trying to lure the 'gator closer with food he
got what was deserved but that's just speculation on my part.