Florida woman swimming in river killed in rare alligator attack at state forest
Summary
A 31-year-old woman swimming in a Florida river was killed in a rare alligator attack that severed her arm. Authorities removed two large alligators from the river, and the investigation is ongoing.Key Facts
- The attack happened in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest, Seminole County, about 25 miles northeast of Orlando.
- The woman’s boyfriend witnessed the attack and tried to rescue her.
- Two large alligators, one 12 feet and the other 13 feet long, were caught and euthanized for DNA testing.
- The woman was swimming in about 3 feet of water during a drought causing low water levels.
- Alligator attacks in Florida are rare; the state has about 1.3 million alligators and averages eight unprovoked bites a year.
- Since 1948, Florida has had 26 fatal alligator attacks.
- The attack occurred during the end of alligator mating season when they become more territorial.
- Officials remind people that all bodies of water in Florida could have alligators and advise caution near water.
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