The bites mark the second and third recent alligator encounters in Central Florida within the past few days. Last week, a snorkeler was bitten<\/a> at Rainbow River in Marion County.<\/p>\n The juvenile victim was taken to the hospital and has since been released, though the extent of the injuries was not shared<\/a>, WKMG-TV reported. The alligator was killed by an officer after the incident, says the FWC.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the woman was transported to a nearby hospital<\/a> as a trauma alert, according to WESH, and the FWC has been dispatched to locate the alligator.<\/p>\n Here’s what we know.<\/p>\n Where is Nelson’s Fish Camp in Florida?<\/p>\n Nelson’s Fish Camp, now known as Nelson\u2019s Outdoor Resort,<\/a> is located at 19400 SE Hwy 42, Umatilla, Florida.<\/p>\n The resort is a longtime Central Florida camping and fishing destination set along the banks of the Ocklawaha River on State Route 42, according to its official website.<\/p>\n The park was later reopened to swimmers following the removal of the 8-foot alligator, according to FWC.<\/p>\n An alligator attack reported June 28 in Seminole County<\/p>\n A woman was swimming with friends in the Little Big Econ River in Seminole County June 28, when she was bitten by an alligator.<\/p>\n The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County Fire Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the scene near the Econlockhatchee River.<\/p>\n “At this time, officials said they cannot confirm the victim’s identity, but they said she was transported to a nearby hospital as a trauma alert,” according to WESH.<\/a><\/p>\n An alligator attack on snorkeler shut down Rainbow River last week<\/p>\n Rainbow River reopened following a recent incident where a snorkeler was bitten by an alligator,\u00a0Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced<\/a>\u00a0on social media Sunday evening, June 21.<\/p>\n Deputies assisted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in locating the alligator, which has been removed from the area, according to the post.<\/p>\n How often do alligator attacks occur in Florida?<\/p>\n While alligator attacks aren’t uncommon in Florida,<\/a>\u00a0deaths from them are, even though alligators are present in every county in the state. The FWC says the chances of a Florida resident being seriously injured in an unprovoked alligator attack are\u00a0one in 3.1 million.<\/p>\n Since the state started tracking alligator bites on people in 1948, and as of the end of 2024 there have been 487 unprovoked bites from wild alligators,\u00a0according to FWC data<\/a>. Of those, 339 were major bites and 27 were fatal.<\/p>\n How to stay safe in Florida where there are alligators<\/p>\n GatorWise is an\u00a0educational website<\/a>\u00a0designed to “promote realistic public perceptions about alligators and assist the public in taking appropriate actions to minimize conflict.”<\/p>\n A large alligator rests along the shore at Deep Hole, a 131-foot sink hole at the south end of Lower Myakka Lake at Myakka River State Park. The area is designated as a wilderness preserve and is limited to just 30 visitors per day.<\/p>\n The site offers\u00a0easy-to-understand tips<\/a>\u00a0and some basic information about the reptiles and where they live, including:<\/p>\n Assume alligators are present<\/p>\n Don’t dispose of fish or food scraps in water<\/p>\n Never harass, capture, or handle an alligator<\/p>\n Be responsible for people and pets in your care<\/p>\n Maintain awareness anytime you are in or near water<\/p>\n What do I do if I see an alligator?<\/p>\n If you encounter an alligator<\/a>\u00a0you think will be a threat to people, pets or property, call the FWC\u2019s Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 1\u2010866\u2010FWC\u2010GATOR (392\u20104286) or visit\u00a0myfwc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f02b747e2dfc47639f7ee5dade433a85.jpeg\"\/)
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