Fisherman, 71 attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator at popular park
A 71-year-old man was attacked and killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator while fishing on the shore of a Florida lake on Friday. This was the second fatal alligator attack reported in the area that year. According to reports, the man had been showing off his catch to others on the shoreline before the attack occurred.
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8 sourcesFisherman, 71 attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator at popular park
71-year-old fisherman killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake, 2nd fatal attack this year
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2 developments- Oct 17Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake
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