Fisherman Killed By Alligator In Florida

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1. 17 Oct

   A 71-year-old man has been killed by an alligator while fishing in a park in central Florida, police have said.

   7 outlets · BBC
2. 20 Oct

   'He heard the gator come out of the water and started to run away,' Handley said, adding that Hamilton was about five feet away from the lake at this point.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 11 articles

• 20 Oct Florida fisherman slipped and fell after hearing 12-foot alligator creeping up on him: ‘It just snatched him’Steven Hamilton, a 71-year-old fisherman and Orlando musician, was attacked by a 12-foot alligator at Lake Apopka in Dr. Bradford Memorial Park after slipping while trying to flee from the approaching predator. Witnesses reported that several people attempted to intervene using traffic cones but were deterred due to the high number of large gators—some up to 15 feet long—in the lake. Jason Handley, a witness who had…New York Post
• 20 Oct My fisherman friend, 71, was killed by an alligator after he 'stole' its dinner. He saw it coming and tried to run... then slipped at the worst possible momentSteven Hamilton, a 71-year-old fisherman from Winter Gardens, Florida, died after being attacked by a 12-foot alligator near Lake Apopka in Dr Bradford Memorial Park close to Orlando. Witnesses saw Hamilton slip and fall as he tried to run away from the gator that had emerged while he was posing for photos with his catch. His friend Jason Handley told The Daily Mail that the incident likely occurred because Hamilton…Daily Mail
• 18 Oct Florida fisherman, 71, killed by nearly 12-foot alligator as rescuers face more gatorsA 71-year-old man named Steven Hamilton died after being attacked by a nearly 12-foot alligator while fishing along Lake Apopka near Orlando on Friday evening. Emergency responders were unable to rescue him due to the presence of other alligators in the water, and his body was recovered shortly afterward. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission killed the attacking alligator and reminded people to stay…Fox News
• 18 Oct Florida man killed by 12-foot alligator near Orlando while fishing
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• 18 Oct Man fishing near a Florida lake killed by alligatorSteven Hamilton, a 71-year-old man, was fishing at Dr Bradford Memorial Park near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida, when he was attacked and killed by an alligator on October 16. The reptile, measuring nearly 3.6 meters long, was removed from the area after the incident. Police noted that attacks are rare but emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife, particularly around water where…The Straits Times
• 17 Oct Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator in Florida waters infested with dangerous animalsSteve Hamilton, a 71-year-old fisherman, was killed by a 12-foot alligator while fishing near Lake Apopka in Orange County, Florida. The attack occurred on Friday afternoon at Dr Bradford Memorial Park, where numerous alligators were present according to emergency responders. A second person was fatally attacked by an alligator earlier this year, highlighting the increasing frequency of such incidents as human…Daily Mail
• 17 Oct Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lakeSteven Hamilton, a 71-year-old fisherman from Winter Garden, was killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator while standing on the shoreline of Lake Apopka at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park near Orlando, Florida, around 5 p.m. on Friday. This incident marks the second fatal alligator attack in Florida this year.Toronto Star
• 17 Oct Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lakeA 71-year-old fisherman named Steven Hamilton was attacked and killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator while fishing along the shore of Lake Apopka near Orlando on Friday. The presence of other alligators made rescue attempts impossible. This incident is the second fatal alligator attack in Florida this year, with the first being a June death involving a 31-year-old woman. Since 1948, 34 people have been killed by…ABC News (US)
• 17 Oct Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in FloridaA 71-year-old man was killed by a 3.7-meter (12-foot) alligator while fishing near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden, Florida, on Friday evening at around 17:00 local time. The attack occurred in Dr Bradford Memorial Park west of Orlando, and the alligator dragged the victim into the water after biting him. This is the second fatal alligator attack this year in Florida, following another incident in June. Police Captain…BBC
• 17 Oct Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator while he stood on shorelineSteven 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…New York Post

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