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local-news3 days ago•1 min saved

71-Year-Old Winter Garden Man Killed by 12-Foot Alligator While Fishing

Steven Hamilton, 71, died after a nearly 12-foot alligator attacked him while fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park in Winter Garden on Friday. Fire crews recovered his body from the water after active alligators hindered rescue efforts. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) dispatched trappers who killed the animal, measuring it at 11.8 feet. Authorities are investigating the incident, noting that while alligator attacks are rare, Lake Apopka has a high population of the species.

via WKMG|

#alligator-attack #florida-fish-and-wildlife #lake-apopka

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

"Bass Pro Shops Fish Thief Strikes Again: Live Tarpon Stolen from Florida Store's Pond"

A suspect was caught on surveillance camera stealing a 50-pound tarpon from the fish tank at Bass Pro Shops in Gulf Coast Town Center. The suspect used netting from the store's shelf to remove the fish before leaving the store. Authorities are seeking information from the public to identify the suspect.

via Wink News|

#bass-pro-shops #crime #florida-fish-and-wildlife

wildlife3 years ago•2 min saved

Bear Sighting Forces Temporary Closure of Magic Kingdom Attractions

Parts of Magic Kingdom were temporarily closed after a bear was spotted in a tree. Florida Fish and Wildlife representatives are working to capture and relocate the bear, as it was likely searching for food. Multiple attractions were closed, but some areas were later reopened.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#attractions-closed #bear-relocation #bear-sighting

accidents3 years ago•1 min saved

Boat collision with Fisher Island Ferry causes death and delays in Miami.

One person died and another was hospitalized after a 30-foot-long yacht crashed into a Fisher Island Ferry in Miami. The victim was transported to Ryder Trauma in critical condition, but informed paramedics that his friend was still missing. The Miami Dive Team was dispatched to initiate a search and rescue operation, and the missing friend was later found deceased at the scene. The Florida Fish and Wildlife agency is currently investigating the incident.

via CBS Miami|

#accidents #boat-accident #fisher-island-ferry