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Gator Captured After Attacking, Biting Off Swimmer's Arm

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A woman is recovering after being attacked by an alligator that bit off her arm while she swam in central Florida. Rachael D. Lilienthal, 37, was swimming in Wekiva River on Saturday afternoon when the gator attacked her, biting her twice, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission spokeswoman Karen Parker. The gator bit off her arm just above the elbow. Parker said doctors were not able to reattach the arm because too much time had passed. Kayakers helped rescue the woman. One of the kayakers struck the alligator with a paddle, causing the animal to release Lilienthal. Two kayakers brought her to the marina where deputies gave her first aid. She was taken to an Orlando-area hospital. Her condition is not known. "I can understand why people are worried. To go out swimming and have something bite you that is like a nightmare scenario,'' said Parker. Wildlife officers captured the gator hours later, shortly after midnight Sunday and euthanized it. Authorities have not yet released the size or sex of the gator.

August 09, 2015

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Alligator Attacks Worker At Forever Florida Attraction

Wildlife officials say a worker at a central Florida ecotourism attraction was injured in an alligator attack.

August 03, 2015

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Mississippi Alligator Hunting Permits Sell Out Fast

Officials say all 920 Mississippi alligator public water hunting permits sold within less than an hour of becoming available.

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Authorities can't find alligator that attacked dog in Tampa

Wildlife authorities have been unable to find an alligator that attacked a black Labrador retriever named Haze after it chased a bird into the Hillsborough River in a Tampa park.

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Poached Alligator Identified As Southeast Texas Man's Killer

An 11-foot, 400-pound alligator game officials say was shot and killed without a permit has been identified as the beast that killed a late-night swimmer at a Southeast Texas marina.

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Alligator Kills 28-Year-Old Texas Man During Late-Night Swim

The owners of a marina recently had spotted a large alligator on a few occasions, and put up a sign warning people to stay out of the water. They estimated that animal was longer than 11 feet.

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Alligator With Arrow In Side Euthanized After Capture

An alligator found in a South Florida neighborhood with an arrow in its side has been euthanized.

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World Record American Alligator On Display At Montgomery Zoo

A 15-foot, 9-inch American alligator, weighing 1,011.5 pounds and now boasting a world record as the largest alligator ever killed in the wild is on display at an Alabama zoo.

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Two Arrested In Central Texas Killing Of 11-Foot Alligator

Game wardens learned of the alligator's killing earlier this week, including details and photos posted on social media. The wardens used the same social media outlet to solicit clues leading to the two.

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Memphis Pyramid Seeks Old Glory With New Bass Pro Shops

Visitors can walk through a man-made cypress swamp, go bowling or shoot arrows at the archery range. A 105-room hotel designed like a hunting lodge has balconies overlooking the indoor swamp. There are also live ducks, alligators and fish.

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New Permit Process In Works For Mississippi Gator Hunting

With growth comes change, and that is no different when it comes to alligator hunting. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks recently announced a major change in how alligator hunters will receive tags.

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Mistrial In Case Of Man Who Says He Mistook Man For A Gator

A 31-year-old man from Cut Off who said he shot a man he mistook for an alligator will get a new trial after a jury could not make a decision in his second-degree murder case.

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Delacroix Lake Offers Hottest Speckled-Trout Action

“Everybody's catching fish and having fun and coming back with smiles on their faces,” says Jack Payne. Especially those who get out there early to claim their spots.

February 16, 2015

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Busbices Stars Of New A&E Reality Show

Meet the Busbices, stars of A&E's new series “Country Buck$.” As son Matt Busbice, 32, is quick to point out, this is no “Duck Dynasty.”

November 24, 2014

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2nd State Record Gator In 3 Days For Mississippi

Three days after Mississippi's state record for alligators was broken, The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has certified an even bigger gator.

September 04, 2014

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Processing Alligators Is A Growing Business

“Every little restaurant wants to serve alligator,” said Kelvin Townsend, an alligator farmer and processor in LaBelle. “And now that they've seen the TV shows, everyone wants to kill an alligator.”

September 03, 2014

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Huge Alabama Alligator Sets Safari Club Record

A gigantic alligator caught by a family in Alabama earlier this month has set a Safari Club International world record.

August 29, 2014

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VIDEO: Record Alligator Ate An Adult Deer Whole

Ever wondered what’s in the stomach of a potential world record alligator? Well, you’re about to find out.

August 22, 2014