SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The woman killed in an alligator attack over the weekend has finally been identified, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
In a release, FWC officials said that the attack happened on Sunday in the Little Big Econ State Forest, along the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street Trailhead.
At the time, the woman — Brittany Clark, 31, of Orlando — was swimming in the river with friends when she was bitten by an alligator, resulting in serious injuries, FWC officials added.
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“The victim’s friends assisted her to shore and called 911,” the release reads. “First responders transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment; she later died as a result of her injuries.”
After the attack, a trapper was called in to catch the offending alligator, the release states.
The FWC noted that two alligators were found: a 13-foot alligator at the incident location, and a 12.5-foot alligator located around half a mile away. Both were caught and killed.
Meanwhile, officials also said that samples were collected from the alligators, and the investigation remains active.
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“The FWC extends its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and loved ones,” the release continues. “Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.”
Anyone with concerns about an alligator is urged to contact the FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at (866) 392-4286.