\n Twenty-four hours earlier, a boy, who was fishing with his father, was bitten on the hand at Nelson\u2019s Fish Camp in Marion County, WESH<\/a> reported.\n <\/p>\n \n A snorkeler<\/a> was bitten on June 21 at Rainbow River in the same area \u2014 about 100 miles away from Sunday\u2019s fatal attack in Seminole County.\n <\/p>\n \n Authorities temporarily closed the river following the first attack before wildlife officials located and removed the alligator, according to the Marion County<\/a> Sheriff\u2019s Office.\n <\/p>\n \n Officials captured and euthanized the 8-foot-7-inch gator that bit the young boy, according to WESH.\n <\/p>\n \n Though Florida is home to an estimated 1.3 million gators, attacks on people are uncommon.\n <\/p>\n \n The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC,<\/a> which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.\n <\/p>\n \n Since 1948, Florida has recorded more than 450 alligator attacks, with only 30 resulting in fatalities.\n <\/p>\n \n Last year, the state recorded<\/a> 13 alligator attacks, including two fatalities. Eight of the attacks caused major injuries, while five resulted in minor injuries.\n <\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/still-22761129-35393-487-still.jpg\")
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