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Alligator kills Florida man while he's fishing in second fatal attack this year
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 71-year-old man, Steven Hamilton, was killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator while fishing at Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida, marking the second fatal alligator attack in the state this year.
- Emergency responders were unable to rescue Hamilton due to the presence of multiple alligators in the water; his body was recovered two hours after the attack.
- The alligator involved was trapped and killed by authorities, who emphasized the importance of respecting wildlife and maintaining a safe distance from alligators.
- Florida has experienced 34 fatal alligator attacks since 1948, including recent incidents in June 2023 and May 2022, highlighting the rarity but potential danger of such encounters.
- Officials reminded the public that alligators are common throughout Florida and urged caution around bodies of water where they may be present.
