Woman attacked at state park, deputies say

Attack happened at Lake Louisa State Park

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman was attacked on a trail inside Lake Louisa State Park on Saturday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. 

The woman stated she was on a trail around noon Saturday when an unknown man came out of the woods and attacked her in an attempt to sexually assault her, deputies said. 

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The man ran when the woman fought him off, according to deputies.

Deputies said after a search, the man was not located.

The man is described as ranging from 5 feet, 8 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, and having light brown hair and a beard with no mustache, deputies said.

He was wearing a dark gray or black shirt and dark-colored drawstring shorts with a white stripe, deputies said. 

Anyone with information concerning this incident or the identity of the man is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 352-343-2101 or Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.


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