Dog that survived alligator attack named the 'Dog Marshal' of NC July 4th parade

"An alligator grabbed him in hopes of making him his next meal." ...

Fourth of July parade led by a four-legged hero who escaped an alligator's mouth

Southport will have its first Dog Marshal on Independence Day: Strike the Labrador retriever, who survived an attack by a 10-foot gator.
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Alligator attack survivor Strike named first NC 4th of July Festival Dog Marshal

A black Labrador retriever whose fight for survival captured hearts across southeastern North Carolina last year has been named the first-ever Dog Marshal of the North Carolina 4th of July Festival ...