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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1982, Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Boyfriend desperately fought huge alligator to try and save girlfriend killed in underwater death roll
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Tributes have been paid to Brittany Clark, the 31 year-old from Orlando who died in the attack while hiking in Florida
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Center 0%
Right 67%
Fark
· Jul 9, 2026
Fark-ready headline: Florida Man Fights Police Officers Attempting to Get Him Out of Alligator-Infested Water [Florida]
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National Post
· Jun 30, 2026
Alligator chews off woman’s arms in front of her boyfriend: ‘Both her arms are off, like, basically’
Florida woman's boyfriend was reportedly 'trying to get her arms away from the alligator’s mouth' as he called 911
Fox News
· Jun 30, 2026
Crocodile attack horror unfolds as couple tries to save victim: ‘We felt so helpless’
A California couple describes witnessing a 12-foot crocodile attack a swimmer near a Puerto Vallarta Marriott, describing how they attempted to help the victim.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 1, 2026
Tourist, 31, identified after horrifying alligator attack in Florida as more details emerge
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Brittany Clark's boyfriend tried desperately to save her life after both of her arms were ripped off
The West Australian
· Jul 7, 2026
Teenager fighting for life after fall from building had completed marathon just hours earlier
A teenager is fighting for life after falling from an apartment building just hours after completing a marathon.
Daily Express
· Jul 6, 2026
Young couple die in each other's arms after 330ft fall in bungee jump blunder
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT An engaged couple who wanted to complete a bungee jump together ended up falling 330ft to their deaths.
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Related coverage for "Boyfriend desperately fought huge alligator to try and save girlfriend killed in underwater death roll ": Fark — Fark-ready headline: Florida Man Fights Police Officers Attempting to Get Him Out of Alligator-Infested Water [Florida]. National Post — Alligator chews off woman’s arms in front of her boyfriend: ‘Both her arms are off, like, basically’. Fox News — Crocodile attack horror unfolds as couple tries to save victim: ‘We felt so helpless’. Irish Mirror — Tourist, 31, identified after horrifying alligator attack in Florida as more details emerge. The West Australian — Teenager fighting for life after fall from building had completed marathon just hours earlier. Daily Express — Young couple die in each other's arms after 330ft fall in bungee jump blunder