Woman dies after alligator bites off her arm in Florida river
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A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one of her arms and mauled the other at a state park near Orlando, authorities and a 911 call revealed Monday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: A woman died after an alligator attacked her while she was cooling off in a Florida river, and Seminole County Sheriff deputies helped respond and remove nearby alligators for testing.
Key Points:
- The 31-year-old woman was hiking with two companions in a state forest near Orlando when they entered the Econlockhatchee River.
- An alligator bit off one arm and badly injured the other while the group was kneeling in shallow water.
- A 911 call captured the panic as the injured woman was carried toward rescue, but she died before reaching a hospital.
- Seminole County Sheriff deputies and an alligator trapper removed two large alligators near the scene, and state officials are testing DNA to see which one attacked her.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The death may push counties and parks to warn visitors more and close trails,. It cannot remove alligator risk in Florida waters.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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