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Bodycam shows water where woman was killed by gator in Florida
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Key Points:
- Brittany Clark, a 31-year-old woman from Orlando, died after an alligator attack in about 3 feet of water in the Econlockhatchee River, Florida, amid a statewide drought causing low water levels.
- Frantic 911 calls revealed severe injuries, including dislocated arms and one arm completely severed; Clark died en route to the hospital.
- Two large alligators, measuring 13 and 12 feet, were captured, with DNA testing underway to identify the specific animal responsible for the attack.
- This incident marks the third alligator attack in Central Florida within seven days, though serious injuries from alligators remain rare; the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manages a Nuisance Alligator Program to address threats.
- Safety experts urge caution near water edges, advise against feeding alligators, and remind the public that alligators can be difficult to see in dark water; concerns about alligators can be reported to FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline.
