Summary
A 71-year-old man was killed by a large alligator while fishing near Lake Apopka in Florida. The alligator was captured and removed by wildlife officials after the attack, which is one of two fatal alligator attacks in Florida this year.Key Facts
- The man was fishing at Dr Bradford Memorial Park near Orlando when a 12-foot (3.7-meter) alligator attacked him.
- The alligator dragged the man into the water during the attack.
- Police and wildlife officials responded and removed the alligator to protect the public.
- Florida has about 1.3 million alligators statewide, but fatal attacks are rare.
- This is the second fatal alligator attack in Florida in 2024; the first was a 31-year-old woman killed in June.
- Between 1948 and 2025, Florida recorded 32 fatal alligator attacks out of 500 total incidents.
- Officials remind people to respect wildlife and stay alert in areas where alligators live.
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