FIREWORKS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY BECAUSE OF THE EXTREME FIRE RISK. WELL COVERING FLORIDA. A WOMAN IS DEAD AFTER GETTING ATTACKED BY A GATOR WHILE AT A PARK. IT HAPPENED IN SEMINOLE COUNTY. THIS IS AT LITTLE BIG ECON STATE FOREST. FWC SAYS THE WOMAN WAS SWIMMING WITH HER FRIENDS IN A RIVER WHEN SHE WAS BITTEN BY AN ALLIGATOR. MEDICS TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT SHE LATER DIED FROM HER INJURIES. HIKERS WHO GO THERE SAY THEY SEE ALLIGATORS FREQUENTLY, BUT THEY SAY THIS ONE REALLY SURPRISED THEM. I’VE SEEN REALLY BIG GATORS IN HERE. I’VE NEVER HEARD OF AN ATTACK, THOUGH. WHERE THERE’S WATER, THERE IS A GATOR. IN FLORIDA. THERE ARE SEVERAL SIGNS THAT THE PARK WARNING VISITORS, GATORS

A woman swimming in a river at Little Big Econ State Forest in Seminole County, Florida, died after being bitten by an alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC said the woman was swimming with friends when the attack occurred. Medics transported her to the hospital, but she later died from her injuries. Hikers who frequent the area said they are accustomed to seeing alligators but were surprised by the incident. “I’ve seen really big gators in here. I’ve never heard of an attack though,” one visitor said. The park has several signs warning visitors about alligators in the area. Experts recommend keeping a safe distance if you encounter one.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. —

A woman swimming in a river at Little Big Econ State Forest in Seminole County, Florida, died after being bitten by an alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

FWC said the woman was swimming with friends when the attack occurred. Medics transported her to the hospital, but she later died from her injuries.

Hikers who frequent the area said they are accustomed to seeing alligators but were surprised by the incident.

“I’ve seen really big gators in here. I’ve never heard of an attack though,” one visitor said.

The park has several signs warning visitors about alligators in the area. Experts recommend keeping a safe distance if you encounter one.

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