Alligator Captured After Killing 71-Year-Old Fisherman at Lake Apopka

Alligator Captured After Killing 71-Year-Old Fisherman at Lake Apopka

Florida wildlife officials said the 12-foot alligator that had killed a 71-year-old fisherman was captured and removed on 17 October at Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida. The animal was tranquilized and taken away by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after the fatal attack. The fisherman, identified as Steve Hamilton, was fishing at Dr.

Bradford Memorial Park on 16 October when the alligator dragged him into a pond, resulting in his death, authorities said. The reptile was later killed by officials, according to subsequent reports.

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Steve Hamilton Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Winter Garden Police Capt. Michael Mason

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Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, Winter Garden, Florida, United States Lake Apopka, Florida, United States Winter Garden, Florida, United States

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Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake
Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake

AL.com • 17 oct. 21h17

A 71-year-old man was killed by a large alligator while standing on the shore of Lake Apopka near Orlando, prompting a joint investigation by local police and wildlife officials.

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Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in Florida
Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in Florida

BBC • 17 oct. 16h52

A 12-foot alligator attacked and killed a 71-year-old man fishing near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida, prompting wildlife officials to remove the animal.

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Florida fisher dragged into water and killed by 12ft alligator
Florida fisher dragged into water and killed by 12ft alligator

The Guardian • 17 oct. 15h25

A 71-year-old fisherman was dragged into a pond and killed by an almost 12-foot alligator in Winter Garden, Florida; the animal was later killed by authorities.

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71-year-old man dies after alligator attack while fishing in Florida, police say
71-year-old man dies after alligator attack while fishing in Florida, police say

NBC News • 17 oct. 15h24

A 71-year-old fisherman died after an alligator attacked him at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, and the animal was subsequently captured and euthanized by wildlife officials.

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Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing at pond in Florida
Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing at pond in Florida

CBS News • 17 oct. 13h38

A nearly 12-foot alligator dragged a 71-year-old man into a pond at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, resulting in his death, officials said.

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