Matthew Davis
Coverage of Matthew Davis in the Nexus archive.
- Triathlon coach training for Ironman fights off alligator attack during practice swim
Triathlon coach Jonathan Bruney was attacked by a 4-to 5-foot alligator during an Ironman practice swim rehearsal in the Savannah River near North Augusta, S.C. Bruney managed to fight off the attack by targeting the gator's eye, while triathlete Matthew Davis subsequently applied a tourniquet after Bruney sustained deep lacerations.
- Triathlon coach training for Ironman fights off alligator attack during practice swim
A triathlon coach named Jonathan Bruney was performing a race rehearsal for Ironman Augusta near North Augusta, South Carolina, when he was attacked by a 4-to 5-foot alligator in the Savannah River. Bruney fought off the attack by targeting the gator's eye, and another athlete, Matthew Davis, treated his resulting deep gash with a tourniquet.
- Triathlon coach training for Ironman fights off alligator attack during practice swim
A triathlon coach named Jonathan Bruney was attacked by a 4-to 5-foot alligator during an Ironman practice swim on the Savannah River near North Augusta, S.C. While swimming, Bruney fought free from the animal's grip by targeting its eye. His fellow athlete, Matthew Davis, quickly provided first aid on the spot and applied a tourniquet.