NOEL KING, HOST:
For Tommy Lee, a fishing trip in the Florida Everglades almost turned into a nightmare. While reeling in his line, a huge alligator emerged from the water. At first, Lee was calm.
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TOMMY LEE: Got to be careful here.
KING: But then the 11-foot gator chased him.
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KING: What happened next? A staredown. Tommy lost.
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LEE: I am out of here.
KING: Good call, Tommy. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.