RAW: Fire seen on Brooklyn Bridge near end of July 4 fireworks show (no audio)

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.

Major cities across the country celebrated the country’s 250th birthday, but the events faced some big challenges, including extreme heat. (Source: CNN Newsource)

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)