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

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data shows that serious encounters with alligators remain relatively rare, but there have been three attacks in the last seven days. Two came within 24 hours of each other, according to CNN affiliate WESH.

A boy, who was fishing with his father, was bitten on the hand at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Marion County, WESH reported. A snorkeler was bitten on June 21 at Rainbow River in the same area — about 100 miles away from Sunday’s fatal attack in Seminole County.

Authorities temporarily closed the river following the first attack before wildlife officials located and removed the alligator, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Officials captured and euthanized the 8-foot-7-inch gator that bit the young boy, according to WESH.

Though Florida is home to an estimated 1.3 million gators, attacks on people are uncommon. The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.