Alligator kills 31-year-old woman swimming in Central Florida river in rare fatal attack

Guardian—A 31-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a Central Florida waterway, in what wildlife officials described as a rare but deadly encounter. The alligator bit off the woman's arm during the attack, and she died from her injuries. The incident occurred near a state forest and prompted warnings from authorities about swimming in Florida's natural waterways where alligators are present. Fatal alligator attacks remain uncommon in Florida despite the state's large gator population.

• Guardian — The attack occurred in a river inside a state forest, where swimming is generally allowed.
• USA Today — Alligator kills woman swimming in Central Florida waterway in fatal wildlife attack
• Sky News — World — The alligator severed the victim's arm during the attack before she succumbed to her injuries.
• The Daily Beast — Officials urged Floridians to avoid swimming in freshwater bodies after the fatal mauling.