Florida woman killed after alligator attack in Little Big Econ River, FWC says
Update: Florida swimmer attacked, killed by alligator | Full
The Florida Fish & wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provides an update after a woman was attacked and killed by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest. Officials said the woman died while en route to the hospital.
GENEVA, Fla. - Update (June 30): The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) identified the woman as 31-year-old Brittany Clark of Orlando.
Update (June 29): FWC officials held a news conference on Monday, June 29, to provide more information into the investigation into an alligator attack that killed a 31-year-old woman.
FWC said three people – a woman, her boyfriend, and their friend – were on a hike, when they stopped to swim in the Econlockhatchee River.
They were in about three feet of water when a large alligator attacked the woman. Two large alligators – a 12-foot gator and a 13-foot gator – found in the immediate area were killed. DNA samples were sent to a lab to determine if either were the gator that killed the woman. Click here for our newest story.
Original story
A woman was killed on Sunday after she was swimming and attacked by an alligator, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
It is the third alligator-related incident that has happened within Central Florida in a week.
Woman attacked while swimming in Little Big Econ River
What we know:
According to the FWC, a 31-year-old woman was swimming with friends in the Econlockhatchee River near the Bar Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest when she was attacked by an alligator.
Woman dies after being bitten by alligator, officials say
A woman has died after she was bitten by an alligator while swimming in a Seminole County river, officials said.
The attack happened around 1:30 p.m., the FWC said.
The woman suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where she died, officials said.
What we don't know:
Officials said several agencies responded to the scene, including nuisance gator trappers, in search of the alligator. It was not immediately clear if that alligator had been found.
The FWC has also not yet released the woman's identity.
What they're saying:
"The FWC extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time," the FWC said in a statement.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Seminole County Fire Department and FWC.