NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission removes alligator after attack in Silver River
A woman was bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Silver River near Ocala, prompting state wildlife officials to remove a 9-foot-8-inch alligator from the area. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment following the incident.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns regarding alligator encounters in Florida waterways, where residents and visitors are encouraged to report s to state authorities.
Key Facts
- A woman was bitten on the arm by an alligator while swimming in the Silver River near Ocala.
- The FWC and a nuisance alligator trapper removed a 9-foot-8-inch alligator from the area on Sunday.
- The victim was rescued by bystanders and transported to a local hospital.
- The FWC maintains a nuisance alligator hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).
- Serious injuries from alligator attacks are described by the FWC as rare in Florida.
- Other recent alligator attacks occurred in the Econlockhatchee River (June), Rainbow River (June), and North Fort Myers (July).
Who's Mentioned
other866-FWC-GATOR“Hotline for reporting nuisance alligators.”locationSilver River“Location of the alligator attack.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident.”locationMarion County“County where the incident occurred.”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“State agency responsible for wildlife management and alligator removal.”locationOcala“City near the incident site.”