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Zach, son of our Boat Captain Marshall Mills, was attacked by an alligator Tuesday afternoon, according to Charlotte County Fire and EMS.
The 14-year-old boy was splashing at the water’s edge at a lake, commonly known as “Crystal Lake” off of Thrush Drive (near Rotonda West) around 12:30 p.m. when the gator attacked him, biting him in the hand and leg.
His mother and dogs were just feet away when it happened.
The teen was flown to Tampa General Hospital where he is being treated for a fractured leg and knee cap. There is a high risk of infection. There are reports of infections with Burkholderia pseudomallei, which are usually due to contamination from the environment.
Please help Marshall defray some of the hospital costs associated with this attack. He has health insurance but his deductible is high and will need as much help as we can give him.
Please keep Zach in your prayers.
Placida Harbour Club
The 14-year-old boy was splashing at the water’s edge at a lake, commonly known as “Crystal Lake” off of Thrush Drive (near Rotonda West) around 12:30 p.m. when the gator attacked him, biting him in the hand and leg.
His mother and dogs were just feet away when it happened.
The teen was flown to Tampa General Hospital where he is being treated for a fractured leg and knee cap. There is a high risk of infection. There are reports of infections with Burkholderia pseudomallei, which are usually due to contamination from the environment.
Please help Marshall defray some of the hospital costs associated with this attack. He has health insurance but his deductible is high and will need as much help as we can give him.
Please keep Zach in your prayers.
Placida Harbour Club
Organisator
Marshall Mills
Organisator
Rotonda-West, FL