Juvenile bitten by alligator while fishing at Nelson’s Fish Camp, FWC says

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A juvenile was bitten on the hand by an alligator while fishing from shore at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Marion County on Saturday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said.

The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, though the extent of their injuries was not shared.

An officer later killed the 8-foot-7-inch alligator, and the park was later reopened to swimmers, FWC said.

The bite comes just one week after a snorkeler was bitten while swimming at Rainbow Springs State Park in Marion County.

The man has since been released from the hospital.

Hours after the bite at Nelson’s Fish Camp, FWC reported a woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River.

Officials reminded the public that while serious alligator injuries are rare, FWC’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program removes alligators that pose a danger to people, pets or property.

FWC’s toll-free nuisance alligator hotline is 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).