A relaxing hike turned tragic on June 28, after a Florida woman was fatally attacked by a massive 13-foot alligator in a devastating surprise attack.
The victim, 31-year-old Brittany Clark, was reportedly swimming with her boyfriend and best friend in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest when the monstrous gator suddenly lunged from the water.
Officials confirmed that Clark died from her injuries while on the way to the hospital.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/us-news/grieving-dad-rips-florida-officials-for-not-addressing-wildlife-concerns-after-daughter-fatally-mauled-by-alligator-out-of-control/?preview=true
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