{"id":86791,"date":"2026-06-29T15:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/florida-alligator-attacks-leave-woman-dead-2-others-injured-officials-say\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:49:42","slug":"florida-alligator-attacks-leave-woman-dead-2-others-injured-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/florida-alligator-attacks-leave-woman-dead-2-others-injured-officials-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida alligator attacks leave woman dead, 2 others injured, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt World News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1882483372\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surrounding after a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/tag\/alligator\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">alligator<\/a> attacks in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Florida<\/a> left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor.<\/p>\n<p>The first <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/video-florida-alligators-fighting-naples-collier\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">alligator<\/a><\/span> attack occurred in the Rainbow River in Marion County.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/29\/6bea7401-ac0d-410c-8639-b7d769100e32\/thumbnail\/620x349\/d09afef0c43c93cc1299cb3c26089cd2\/cbsmiami-florida-alligator-2.jpg#\" alt=\"Alligators and Birdlife in Everglades National Park, Miami \" height=\"349\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/29\/6bea7401-ac0d-410c-8639-b7d769100e32\/thumbnail\/620x349\/d09afef0c43c93cc1299cb3c26089cd2\/cbsmiami-florida-alligator-2.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/29\/6bea7401-ac0d-410c-8639-b7d769100e32\/thumbnail\/1240x698\/7c1ed4fb5af0f66b71ac95a77f6f6d7b\/cbsmiami-florida-alligator-2.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Alligators and bird species are seen in Everglades National Park on April 09, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Lokman Vural Elibol\/Anadolu via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to the Marion County Sheriff&#8217;s Office, the river was closed on June 21 after deputies said a snorkeler was bitten.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mcsoflorida\/posts\/pfbid02ADHQ5yrw9i1fN78F8VcK32npk9gwoY4N2jyoLiaaXeZUbFTiSZuWfMVX29vYPDbGl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In a Facebook post<\/a>, the sheriff&#8217;s office said the river was closed so they could assist FWC in locating the <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/video-alligator-west-palm-beach-police-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">alligator<\/a><\/span> that was involved. It eventually was, and the river was then reopened.<\/p>\n<p>The sheriff&#8217;s office thanked the public for their patience and cooperation while the river was closed.<\/p>\n<h2>Alligator bit minor while fishing from shore, FWC says<\/h2>\n<p>Less than a week later, the FWC said they received a report of a &#8220;juvenile&#8221; who was bitten in the hand by an <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/florida-alligator-pool-video-tampa\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">alligator<\/a><\/span> while fishing from shore at Nelson Fish Camp in Marion County.<\/p>\n<p>The FWC said the unidentified victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries.<\/p>\n<p>After the incident, the FWC said a <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/big-alligator-sarasota-county-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">law enforcement officer<\/a><\/span> removed and killed the 8-foot, 7-inch alligator.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida alligator attacks, kills woman in Seminole County<\/h2>\n<p>The very next day, the FWC and the Seminole Coiunty Sheriff&#8217;s Office responded to reports of an alligator attack on the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest.<\/p>\n<p>According to officials, an adult woman was swimming in the river when she was bitten by an alligator, resulting in serious injuries.<\/p>\n<p>That victim was taken to a hospital to be treated, but she later was pronounced dead, according to the FWC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed__float-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-left embed--size-small\" data-ads=\"{\" extrawordcount=\"\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/29\/f04f8052-b9e4-4811-a9c8-d069cd347ee6\/thumbnail\/620x349\/25696b2702f646156dc1bf89681beb12\/cbsmiami-florida-alligator-1.jpg#\" alt=\"Wildlife Alligator In Florida Wetlands \" height=\"349\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/29\/f04f8052-b9e4-4811-a9c8-d069cd347ee6\/thumbnail\/620x349\/25696b2702f646156dc1bf89681beb12\/cbsmiami-florida-alligator-1.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/29\/f04f8052-b9e4-4811-a9c8-d069cd347ee6\/thumbnail\/1240x698\/cea10d6a782b18985536ab1a9b7c6464\/cbsmiami-florida-alligator-1.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">An alligator swims in the shallow waters of Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida, on May 4, 2026. It is estimated that there are about 1.3 million alligators in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Ronen Tivony\/NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The FWC said that multiple agencies and a contracted nuisance alligator trapper responded to the scene, and efforts to trap the alligator are ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FWC extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time,&#8221; the FWC said in a statement.<\/p>\n<h2>Alligator mating season nearing end in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>According to the FWC,\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/big-alligator-sarasota-county-florida\/\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">alligator courtship<\/a><\/span>\u00a0begins in early April, with mating typically occurring in May and June.<\/p>\n<p>During this period, alligators tend to be more active and may travel outside their usual habitats in search of mates, sometimes showing up in neighborhoods, roadways and other unexpected places.<\/p>\n<p>Wildlife officials urge residents to keep a safe distance, avoid feeding alligators and contact professionals if one is spotted in a populated area.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re worried about an alligator, call FWC&#8217;s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Florida alligator safety<\/h2>\n<p>Alligators have inhabited Florida&#8217;s marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida&#8217;s 67 counties.<\/p>\n<p>As people continue to move to Florida, there is a bigger need of people seeking waterfront homes, and more interest in water-related activities.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s where there is a bigger risk of more frequent alligator-human interactions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-video embed--type-content_video is-video embed--float-left embed--size-medium\"><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n                              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/video\/florida-police-help-remove-hissing-alligator-from-family-pool\/\" class=\"embed__headline-link\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"embed__icon\"><br \/>\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"#icon-video\"\/>\n            <\/svg><br \/>\n          <\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"embed__headline\">Florida police help remove hissing alligator from family pool<\/span><\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"embed__video-duration\">00:35<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                      <\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/wildlife\/alligators\/pet-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alligator safety tips from FWC<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Keep a safe distance and never feed an alligator: The FWC said that, when fed, alligators can quickly overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food.<\/p>\n<p>Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours: Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.<\/p>\n<p>Keep pets on a leash and away from water: The FWC said that because <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/florida-woman-fights-punches-alligator-to-save-dog-in-land-o-lakes-near-tampa\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">pets can resemble an alligator&#8217;s natural prey<\/a><\/span>, it&#8217;s important to keep dogs, cats and other pets on a leash and 10 feet away from the water&#8217;s edge to prevent conflict with an alligator.<\/p>\n<section class=\"content__body--footer\">\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- data-recirc-source=\"queryly\" --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"component list recirculation component--type-recirculation  \">\n        <\/aside>\n<section 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