Alligator attacks DWI suspect who was fleeing police

U.S. Alligator attacks DWI suspect who was fleeing police, Louisiana authorities say By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and climate. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor June 9, 2026 / 10:56 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A man suspected of driving while impaired was attacked by an alligator after attempting to flee police in Louisiana, local and state authorities said.Victor Rivas, 40, struck a concrete barrier and blew out a tire on the Toyota Supra he was driving near New Orleans on Sunday, according to Louisiana State Police. Rivas continued driving, but troopers later pulled him over along an interstate highway in St. Charles Parish and "observed signs of impairment." As troopers began a DWI investigation, Rivas fled the scene on foot, jumping from an elevated section of the highway into a swamp below, state police said. They began to search for him with help from St. Charles Parish sheriff's deputies, eventually spotting him walking along a different highway in the area. When Rivas was approached by law enforcement for the second time, he again attempted to flee into a nearby swamp. An alligator emerged from the water once Rivas entered it, attacking him and injuring both of his arms, state police and the sheriff's office said. Body camera footage, which the sheriff's office shared online, showed the attack taking place from a distance, with the alligator and Rivas seen thrashing around near the bank of the swamp for about 30 seconds. Rivas tried to continue to flee law enforcement, despite the injuries to his arms, authorities said. But he was found using drones and taken into custody after first receiving treatment for his injuries at a hospital. The sheriff's office said his injuries were not considered life-threatening...