Wildlife officials said it was one of the worst gator attacks in the state , WSOC reported . John Hedden , 28 , was swimming in a South Carolina lake when the bear attacked . Among picnickers were two doctors who treated victim . Gator killed , arm removed from body for possible reattachment .
John Hedden , 28 , was swimming in a South Carolina lake when the bear attacked . Among picnickers were two doctors who treated victim . Gator killed , arm removed from body for possible reattachment .