Steven Hamilton, a 71-year-old man, was killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator while fishing at Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida. The attack occurred on Friday around 5 p.m., and emergency crews were unable to rescue him due to the presence of additional alligators. His body was recovered by 7 p.m., and the alligator was subsequently trapped and killed. This incident is the second fatal alligator attack in Florida in 2023.
Key facts
- Steven Hamilton was attacked by a nearly 12-foot alligator on October 18.
- The incident occurred at Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida.
- Emergency crews could not rescue Hamilton due to other alligators in the water.
- The alligator involved was trapped and killed by authorities.
- Since 1948, there have been 34 fatalities from alligator attacks in Florida.
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