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- An alligator reportedly attacked a homeless woman in Florida after the woman fell into a canal.
- St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said in a news release that the woman was resting on a wall when she fell.
- A person who heard her pleas for help called emergency services, according to 10 Tampa Bay.
An alligator reportedly attacked a homeless woman in Florida on Monday after the woman fell into a canal.
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said in a news release that the woman was resting on a wall when she fell. A person who heard her pleas for help called emergency services, according to 10 Tampa Bay, a local CBS affiliate.
The woman, who is reportedly in her 50s, was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries to her arms. She is in stable condition, according to The Associated Press (AP).
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), through its Nuisance Alligator Program, has dispatched a trapper to remove the gator. An alligator is deemed a nuisance by the FWC if the animal is at least four feet in length and presents a threat to people or property. Individuals can inform authorities about a potential nuisance alligator by calling 866-392-4286.
Concerned about an alligator? Don’t grab a garbage can, call our hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286) & we can dispatch a REAL alligator trapper. https://t.co/lTzsDHl6Bq #WorkWithUsHere pic.twitter.com/fZVJ8I6J5a
— MyFWC (@MyFWC) September 29, 2021
The local CBS affiliate reported that a 10-foot, 11-inch alligator responsible for the attack was captured and killed Monday morning.
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