Orlando Woman Fatally Attacked by Alligator in Econlockhatchee River

Orlando Woman Fatally Attacked by Alligator in Econlockhatchee River

A 31-year-old woman from Orlando was killed after a large alligator attacked her while she was swimming in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Eco State Forest, NBC News reported. The New York Post said her boyfriend tried to pull her free from the animal's jaws.

State officials noted that the attack was one of three alligator incidents in central Florida during the preceding week, two of which resulted in injuries, according to CNN. Following the fatal encounter, Seminole County sheriff deputies, Lieutenant Grant Eller of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and a professional alligator trapper led by Nancy Palmer captured two large gators near the site, The Independent reported.

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Pictured: Woman killed by alligator as arms were torn off swimming in just three feet of water
Pictured: Woman killed by alligator as arms were torn off swimming in just three feet of water

The Independent • 01 juil. 17h09

A 31-year-old woman from Orlando died after an alligator attacked her in the Econlockhatchee River, and authorities captured two large gators at the scene.

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New York Post • 30 juin 16h08

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NBC News • 29 juin 19h59

A 31-year-old woman died after an alligator attacked her while wading in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Eco State Forest, officials said.

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