Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing at pond in Florida
Summary
A 71-year-old man named Steve Hamilton was killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator while fishing near a pond in Winter Garden, Florida. This is the second fatal alligator attack in Florida this year, as these attacks, while rare, have caused 32 deaths since records began in 1948.Key Facts
- The attack happened around 5 p.m. at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, which connects to Lake Apopka, an area known for many alligators.
- The alligator involved was 11 feet 8 inches long and was captured after the attack.
- Steve Hamilton was fishing on the shore when the alligator pulled him into the water.
- In 2025, there were two other fatal attacks in Florida involving a woman canoeing and another woman near a residential pond.
- Although there are hundreds of thousands of alligators in Florida, attacks on humans are unusual.
- On average, about a dozen alligator attacks happen each year, with fewer than three being fatal.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tracks alligator attacks since 1948, recording 32 fatal incidents in total.
- Another recent fatal attack involved a 31-year-old woman swimming near Orlando who lost an arm during the attack and later died.
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