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Florida woman’s autopsy report reveals extent of alligator attack

Florida woman’s autopsy report reveals extent of alligator attack

Summary

Brittany Clark died after a rare alligator attack while swimming with her boyfriend in Florida. The autopsy report showed she suffered severe injuries, including the loss of her left arm and right forearm, and died from blunt force trauma caused by the alligator.

Key Facts

  • Brittany Clark, 31, was attacked by an alligator on June 28 in Little Big Econ State Forest, Florida.
  • She was swimming with her boyfriend, Chance Allison, who tried to save her during the attack.
  • The alligator caused near complete amputations of her left arm at the shoulder and her right forearm.
  • Clark had bite marks on her left shoulder blade and collarbone.
  • She died from her injuries while being taken to a hospital.
  • Two large alligators (12 and 13 feet) were caught and euthanized; DNA linked the bigger one to the attack.
  • Alligator attacks in Florida are rare, with about eight unprovoked bites reported annually.
  • Clark worked as a heavy construction equipment operator and had family survivors; a memorial was planned for July 26.
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