Extreme heatwave disrupts July 4th events across US

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.

Severe weather in Washington D.C. was delaying Freedom 250 events, including the Salute to America speech by President Trump. (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)