Girl bitten by alligator whereas swimming in Florida’s Silver River

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A lady was bitten by an alligator whereas swimming within the Silver River in Marion County on Aug. 8, in keeping with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

FWC says the grownup feminine was within the water when an alligator bit her on the arm. Good Samaritans pulled her from the river and introduced her to shore. She was then transported to a hospital for remedy.

FWC officers and a contracted Nuisance Alligator Trapper responded to the scene. On Aug. 9, they situated and trapped a 9-foot, 8-inch alligator. The Silver River reopened that very same afternoon.

What Happened at Silver Springs State Park

The Silver River was closed whereas FWC and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department labored to lure the alligator. Silver Springs State Park remained open in the course of the closure, and the Ocklawaha River was additionally open for guests.

The park, situated at 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd in Silver Springs, is open seven days per week from 8 a.m. to sundown, together with holidays. It is understood for its Glass Bottom Boat excursions, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, tenting, mountain climbing, eating, and the Silver River Museum and Pioneer Village.

Visitors with questions can contact the park at 352-261-5840 or SilverSpringsInformation@capeleisurecorp.com.

What to Do If You See a Threatening Alligator

FWC says critical accidents attributable to alligators are uncommon in Florida. The company administers a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program, generally known as SNAP, to handle complaints about alligators believed to pose a menace to folks, pets, or property.

Anyone involved about an alligator can name FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). FWC says it is going to dispatch a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to resolve the state of affairs.