“He was not someone that, you know, was harassing any alligators or anything like that. It was just a very unfortunate event that happened and a very sober reminder of, you know, how just mindful to be around water in Florida.”
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shared a statement saying: “The FWC extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time.
“This is an active investigation, and this is all the information available at this time.”
Alligator attacks in Florida
Despite the tragic incident, the FWC emphasized that fatal alligator attacks remain rare.
“Serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida,” the FWC said, according to LADbible.
