According to Florida Fish and Wildlife officials, they received a report of the man – identified as 43-year-old Eric Merda – who had been bitten near Lake Manatee Fish Camp in Myakka City.
FWC said Merda is recovering in the hospital after what was left of his right arm was amputated near the shoulder.
-Denise
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And when the ambulance shows up he gets up and walks to it.