Woman Killed in Alligator Attack While Swimming in Florida River

A woman has died after being attacked by an alligator while swimming in the Little Big Econ River at a Central Florida park, according to authorities. Emergency crews responded to the scene, but the victim did not survive the encounter. Wildlife officials are investigating the fatal attack and working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Alligator attacks on humans are rare, but experts remind the public to use caution around rivers, lakes and other freshwater areas where alligators are known to live. The deadly encounter serves as another reminder for residents and visitors to stay alert in Florida's natural waterways, especially during periods of increased alligator activity. _______________ Follow KFDM on social media: KFDM on Facebook:   / kfdmnews   KFDM on Twitter:   / kfdmnews   Subscribe to KFDM on YouTube:    / @newsonkfdm   For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit https://kfdm.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://kfdm.com/watch Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 409.892.6622 KFDM is a TX based station and CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. KBTV is a TX based station and Fox Television affiliate owned and operated by Deerfield Media, Inc and receives certain services from an affiliation of Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #Florida #Alligator #BreakingNews #Wildlife #AlligatorAttack #FloridaNews #PublicSafety #NatureNews #CentralFlorida #WildlifeSafety #RiverSafety #OutdoorSafety #USNews #EmergencyResponse #LocalNews #CNN #kfdm #kfdmnews #beaumont #beaumontnews #KFDM #KFDMNews #localnews #breakingnews