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18-year-old bites off man’s ear during spring break fight on Florida beach, police say

Jack Turner arrested on felony charges

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FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – An 18-year-old was arrested Monday on allegations that he violently bit another man’s ear, ripping a piece of it off, during a spring break fight in Florida, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Jack Turner was arrested on felony battery charges after the fight on Fort Myers Beach.

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The victim, who was not identified, told deputies that he was involved in a physical altercation and a portion of his left ear had been bitten off, according to the report.

Deputies said the victim and Turner knew each other.

The victim was treated for his injuries.

Turner was booked into jail.

Read the full report here.