This is (I believe) the 2nd fatal alligator attack in 2026. 71-year-old man dies after alligator attack in Florida - WPBF
A 71-year-old man was killed while fishing in Winter Garden after being attacked by a nearly 12-foot alligator, police said.
I'm no expert on alligators, but this strikes me as an unusual attack for October.
The other attack was 28 June of this year when Brittany Clark was killed while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest.
This attack took place in Winter Garden, Florida, which is about 10 miles west of Orlando.
The victim, who was identified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as Steven Hamilton from Winter Park, was killed at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park.
He was apparently standing on the bank, fishing when he was attacked, and pulled underwater. He was submerged for about an hour.
The alligator was killed. Another report said the alligator was relocated, but I think that was to soften things for the tourist trade.
If you're in Florida, and there is fresh water, even if it is a puddle, or a car wash, there is a distinct possibility that water contains a gator.
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