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Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator while he stood on shoreline

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Barbuti, A. (2026, October 17). Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator while he stood on shoreline. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/us-news/fisherman-killed-by-12-foot-alligator-while-he-stood-on-shoreline/

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Steven Hamilton, a 71-year-old fisherman from Winter Garden, was killed by a 12-foot alligator on Friday afternoon while standing on the shoreline of Lake Apopka near Orlando. Emergency crews struggled to rescue him due to other active alligators present; his body was recovered at 7 p.m. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission captured and euthanized the responsible gator, which reportedly made a loud noise upon being removed for public safety reasons.

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On October 16, 2026, Steven Hamilton, a 71-year-old fisherman from Winter Garden, Florida, was killed by an alligator while posing for a photograph with a large bass near Lake Apopka at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, located about 15 miles northwest of Orlando. The attack occurred around 5 p.m. when Hamilton heard the gator approaching and attempted to run but slipped and fell; the alligator then latched onto his left leg and dragged him into the lake. Captain Michael Mason of the Winter Garden Police Department confirmed that a nearly 3.7-meter (12-foot) alligator was "dispatched" as a danger to public safety after the incident, while the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stated they extend their sympathies to Hamilton's family during this difficult time. Witnesses reported seeing multiple large alligators in the area before and after the attack, with some reaching up to 15 feet long.

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Angela Barbuti

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A 71-year-old man was fatally savaged by a 12-foot alligator while fishing on the shoreline in Florida on Friday afternoon. asserted

man → savage → afternoon

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission identified the victim as Steven Hamilton of Winter Garden, according to FOX35. uncertain

Commission → identify → FOX35

Emergency crews rushed to the scene at around 5 p.m. after Hamilton was mauled by the beast while on the shoreline of Lake Apopka, 15 miles northwest of Orlando. asserted

Hamilton → rush → Orlando

Other active alligators were in the water, making it difficult to rescue Hamilton, whose body was recovered at 7 p.m, Winter Garden Fire Chief Jose Gainza told the outlet. asserted

Gainza → make → outlet

The 11.8-foot alligator was captured and killed by FWC trappers. asserted

alligator → capture → trappers

Reporters claimed they heard a “loud bang,” which Winter Garden Police Captain Michael Mason said was the noise of the alligator being “removed as a danger to the public.” asserted

Mason → claim → public

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