Multiple people have been attacked by alligators across central Florida in the last week, with the most recent attack killing a 31-year-old woman. The victim had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her.
Alligator Attacks in Florida
Two other attacks occurred in the last seven days, including a boy who was bitten on the hand at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Marion County, and a snorkeler who was bitten on June 21 at Rainbow River in the same area. Authorities temporarily closed the river following the first attack before wildlife officials located and removed the alligator.
Though Florida is home to an estimated 1.3 million alligators, attacks on people are uncommon. The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
