Brief
71‑year‑old man killed by 12‑foot alligator while fishing near Orlando
The victim was fishing when the large alligator struck, authorities said.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A 71‑year‑old man was killed by a 12‑foot alligator near Orlando, Florida, while he was fishing, CBS News reported.
What happened
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning; witnesses said the man was standing in the water casting a line when the alligator lunged and attacked.
What the reports add
CBS News noted that the alligator was unusually large for the area and that local wildlife officials were called to the scene.
What was said
No official statements were quoted in the report.
How it came about
The attack follows a series of recent alligator incidents in Florida, including a September 18 attack on a woman on the Silver River that Felo News covered.
Key facts
- A 71‑year‑old man was killed by a 12‑foot alligator while fishing near Orlando. (cbsnews.com)
- Witnesses said the victim was fishing when the alligator attacked. (cbsnews.com)
- Local wildlife officials responded to the scene. (cbsnews.com)
Sources
- [1] cbsnews.com — originally reported as “Florida man killed by 12-foot alligator near Orlando while fishing”
