Woman Recovers After Alligator Attack While Swimming in Florida River
A woman in Marion County, Florida, is recovering after losing her arm in an alligator attack while swimming in a river. Other swimmers assisted her to safety, and she has since been released from the hospital. The Florida Fish and…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 10, 2026 —
A woman in Marion County, Florida, is recovering after sustaining severe injuries in an alligator attack that resulted in the loss of her arm. The incident occurred while the woman was swimming in a river.
Eyewitnesses report that other swimmers present at the time were able to assist the victim to safety following the attack. The woman was subsequently transported for medical care and has since been released from the hospital, according to available information.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been notified and is actively involved in efforts to locate and capture the alligator responsible for the attack. Further details regarding the specific river or the circumstances leading up to the encounter were not immediately available.
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