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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 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.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights ongoing public safety risks associated with alligator encounters in Florida waterways and provides contact information for reporting s.

Key Facts

  • A woman was bitten on the arm by an alligator while swimming in the Silver River.
  • The incident occurred near Ocala in Marion County.
  • A 9-foot-8-inch alligator was removed from the area by FWC agents and a nuisance alligator trapper on Sunday.
  • The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
  • The FWC maintains a Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286 for public concerns.
  • The FWC states that serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida.
  • Other recent alligator attacks occurred in the Econlockhatchee River, Rainbow River, and North Fort Myers.

Who's Mentioned

other866-392-4286“FWC nuisance alligator hotline.”locationSilver River“Site of the alligator attack.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident.”locationMarion County“County where the attack occurred.”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“State agency responsible for wildlife management and alligator removal.”locationOcala“City near the incident location.”