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us-news7 days ago•27 min saved

Florida hiker dies after 13-foot alligator attack; boyfriend recalls attack 'felt like it went on forever'

Brittany Clark, 31, was fatally attacked by a 13-foot alligator in the Econlockhatchee River in central Florida during a hike with her boyfriend Chance Allison and roommate Jayden Hernandez. Allison initially thought she was joking as the gator surfaced; he jumped in to help as the animal dragged Clark underwater, and the attack lasted about 30 to 40 seconds. A deputy responding to the scene attempted to save her with a tourniquet, but Clark died from blood loss. The group had joked about there being an alligator earlier; Clark’s dog Hokie and cat Shady were with her boyfriend, who is planning a celebration of life.

via New York Post|

#alligator #brittany-clark #fatal-attack

us-news7 days ago•28 min saved

Boyfriend recites Brittany Clark’s final words after fatal Florida alligator attack

In Florida’s Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest, 31-year-old Brittany Clark was killed by a 13-foot alligator as her boyfriend Chance Allison and their roommate watched. Allison and the group attempted to pull Clark from the animal and applied pressure to her wounds; Clark reportedly told him to look after Hokie, their dog, as emergency crews arrived. She died at the hospital days later. Video from a deputy’s bodycam shows the desperate rescue attempt. Allison says he is arranging Clark’s funeral and a celebration of life, and he disputes claims that someone warned them not to enter the water. The incident highlights wildlife safety risks in Florida’s waterways.

via New York Post|

#alligator #bodycam #death

us-news7 days ago•24 min saved

CPR Effort Fails to Save Florida Hiker Killed by 13-Foot Alligator

31-year-old Brittany Clark was killed after a 13-foot alligator grabbed her arm in the Econlockhatchee River; her boyfriend Chance Allison wrestled them to shore and performed CPR as a 911 call captured the horror. The medical examiner cited multiple blunt-force injuries to the upper extremities as the cause of death, and wildlife officials have killed two alligators in connection with the investigation; authorities said Clark did not provoke the attack and warned about the dangers of Florida waters.

via New York Post|

#alligator #brittany-clark #cpr

us-news8 days ago•26 min saved

Expert says Brittany Clark nearly did everything right before fatal Florida alligator attack

Clark, a 31-year-old California native, was swimming in three feet of water in the Econlockhatchee River when a 13‑foot alligator fatally attacked. Wildlife biologist Joseph Wasilewski said she had taken precautions—daytime swimming and a lookout—and wasn’t taking obvious risks, but nesting-season gator behavior likely played a role; his takeaway: Florida waters are dangerous and the safest option is to stay out. Clark’s boyfriend called 911; authorities note serious alligator bites are rare and operate a nuisance-gator program, while a GoFundMe to help return her body to California has raised funds.

via New York Post|

#alligator #attack #florida

us-news8 days ago•24 min saved

Grieving boyfriend describes desperate bid to save girlfriend from 13-foot Florida alligator attack

Chance Allison, Brittany Clark’s bulldozer-operator boyfriend, described his disbelief after Clark was killed when a 13-foot alligator dragged her under while they swam in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida. He fought to wrench her free as a roommate watched, and 911 audio described horrific injuries; authorities said Clark died from multiple upper-extremity injuries. Wildlife officials captured a 13-foot alligator and a 12.5-foot gator nearby and killed them, while the FWC noted Clark did not provoke the attack. Allison is arranging a “celebration of life” in her honor.

via New York Post|

#alligator #brittany-clark #chance-allison

us-news9 days ago•25 min saved

Grieving dad recalls final call as Brittany Clark bled out in Florida alligator attack

A Florida hiker, Brittany Clark, was mauled by a 13-foot alligator in the Econlockhatchee River. Her roommate called her father during the attack as her boyfriend tried to pull her to safety; she was rushed to the hospital but died from blood loss. The grieving dad urged wildlife authorities to address alligator risks after the incident, which remains a developing story.

via New York Post|

#911 #alligator #family

world9 days ago•13 min saved

Orlando woman dies after arm-severing alligator attack in shallow Florida river

A 31-year-old Orlando woman, Brittany Clark, was killed when a 12‑to‑13‑foot alligator attacked her in just three feet of water in the Econlockhatchee River in central Florida; her boyfriend and best friend witnessed the assault and CPR was performed, but she died. Wildlife officials later found and killed two large alligators at the scene as the investigation continues, with tributes pouring in from family and friends amid a series of nearby gator incidents.

via The Independent|

#alligator #alligator-attack #florida

local10 days ago•4 min saved

Orlando woman remembered after fatal Central Florida alligator attack

Brittany Clark, 31, of Orlando, died after an alligator bit her while she swam with friends in the Econlockhatchee River inside Little Big Econ State Forest. Two large alligators were captured nearby and DNA samples were sent to a lab to determine if either was the attacker; results are pending. Family describes Clark as adventurous and full of life. The FWC notes alligator attacks are rare but possible, and reminds residents to swim in designated areas, keep distance from gators, and leash pets.

via FOX 35 Orlando|

#alligator #brittany-clark #florida

us-news10 days ago•26 min saved

Florida Hiker Fatally Mauled by Massive Alligator in Three-Feet-Deep River

A 31-year-old Florida woman was fatally mauled by a large alligator while kneeling in about three feet of water in the Econlockhatchee River; her boyfriend and best friend were with her as the reptile attacked, and the boyfriend called 911. Officials later captured two alligators near the scene, and investigators say mating season and low water may have contributed, with no signs of provocation. She died en route to the hospital.

via New York Post|

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us-news11 days ago•184 min saved

Florida endures a deadly spate of alligator attacks

Multiple alligator attacks across central Florida over the past week injured three people, including a fatal attack on a 31-year-old woman in the Econlockhatchee River near Orlando; a boy was bitten in Marion County and a snorkeler in Rainbow River. Wildlife officials captured two large alligators at the scene and euthanized one. Florida, with about 1.3 million alligators, averages eight unprovoked bites per year; since 1948 there have been more than 450 attacks and 30 fatalities. Experts say awareness and avoiding risky water activities can significantly reduce risk.

via CNN|

#alligator #attacks #fatality

us-news11 days ago•3 min saved

Alligator attack in Central Florida river kills hiker near Orlando

A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one arm and mauled the other while she and two companions waded in the Econlockhatchee River near Orlando; a 911 call captured the frantic distress as rescuers arrived; two large alligators were captured and DNA tested to identify the attacker; officials cited mating-season behavior and drought-related low water; authorities say alligator attacks are rare but several incidents have occurred recently.

via NBC News|

#alligator #attack #florida

usnews11 days ago•2 min saved

Gator attack claims life of Florida swimmer in Oviedo river

A 30-year-old Orlando woman died after being bitten by an alligator while swimming with a boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River in Oviedo, Florida. Authorities later captured and killed two alligators in the area (12 and 13 feet long) as part of the investigation, and another alligator-related incident occurred earlier the same day in Marion County.

via USA Today|

#alligator #econlockhatchee-river #florida

world28 days ago•2 min saved

Lane Thomas Graves’ Legacy Shines a Decade Later at Disney World

Ten years after Lane Graves was killed by an alligator at Disney World, his family releases a video via The Lane Thomas Foundation to honor his life and highlight the foundation’s work helping families of children needing life-saving transplants, while noting Disney’s safety improvements (including warnings and a lighthouse memorial) and the ongoing removal of alligators from Disney waters.

via WDW News Today|

#alligator #lane-thomas-foundation #lane-thomas-graves

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Alligator ends Louisiana police chase by attacking fleeing driver

An impaired driver fleeing Louisiana troopers leaped into a swamp where an alligator attacked him, enabling authorities to locate and arrest the suspect with the help of drones; the man, Victor Rivas, was treated at a hospital and charged with driving while impaired and resisting an officer, with warrants for hit-and-run and careless operation tied to the earlier crash.

via The Guardian|

#alligator #arrest #impaired-driving

crime2 months ago•2 min saved

Looksmaxxing influencer charged after Florida alligator incident

Controversial influencer Clavicular (Braden Eric Peters) and two others were charged in Miami-Dade after video showed them discharging a firearm at an alligator in the Florida Everglades in March. The act purportedly violated wildlife and public-space laws, described in court documents as unlawfully and knowingly discharging a firearm in a public space; Peters’ representatives say he acted under the guidance of a licensed airboat guide since the animal was already dead.

via NBC News|

#alligator #braden-peters #clavicular