A woman’s arm has been severed after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming.
Members of a Chabad group in Orlando, Florida, were asked to pray for community member Rachael Lilienthal after she underwent surgery for her injuries following the incident on Saturday.
A special minyan was held in her honour the following day.
The 37-year-old was bitten by the nine-foot-long animal at least twice and her right arm was severed above the elbow while she was swimming in Wekiva River, north of the city.
