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A 71-year-old man used a fishing pole to fight off an alligator that jumped out of the water and attacked him.

As the United States celebrated the country's 250th birthday, the events faced some big challenges.

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city’s July Fourth fireworks show.

Major cities across the country celebrated the country’s 250th birthday, but the events faced some big challenges, including extreme heat. (Source: CNN Newsource)

A retired officer traded catching criminals for catching rattlesnakes, but his recent find is a real surprise. (Source: KNXV via CNN Newsource)