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71-year-old man dies after alligator attack while fishing in Florida, police say
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A 71-year-old man, Steven Hamilton, died after being attacked by an alligator while fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Florida.
- Emergency responders reported witnesses saw the man being grabbed and pulled into the water by the alligator; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Authorities trapped and killed the approximately 12-foot-long alligator involved in the attack.
- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission noted that serious alligator injuries are rare in Florida, but recent fatal attacks have occurred, including a June incident involving a 31-year-old woman.
- Winter Garden police urged the public to respect local wildlife, stay aware of their surroundings, and encouraged witnesses to come forward with information.
