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FWC Kills 11-Foot Alligator Linked to Hamilton Attack

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC · How we work

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Florida Trappers Kill Alligator

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission trappers killed an 11-foot-8-inch alligator they linked to Hamilton’s attack.
The attack occurred on Oct. 16, 2026 at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park near Lake Apopka.
Hamilton was fishing on shore when the alligator seized him around 5 p.m.
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced a resolution to study alligator-listing effects on nuisance removal.

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FWC Reports 13 Attacks

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recorded 13 unprovoked alligator attacks in 2025, two of them fatal.
Drought conditions have lowered water levels, pushing alligators into tighter habitats.
Professor Bobby Fokidis of Rollins College said murkier water helps gators blend in.
Officials have asked witnesses to contact Detective Kevin Burger at 407-656-3636 for information.

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Florida Trappers Kill Alligator

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission trappers killed an 11-foot-8-inch alligator they linked to Hamilton’s attack.
The attack occurred on Oct. 16, 2026 at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park near Lake Apopka.
Hamilton was fishing on shore when the alligator seized him around 5 p.m.
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced a resolution to study alligator-listing effects on nuisance removal.

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