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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Police Bodycam Footage Released Following Fatal Alligator Attack in Florida

Authorities have released body camera footage showing an officer's response to a fatal alligator attack on a 31-year-old woman in the Econlockhatchee River. Officials are currently testing two captured alligators to determine if they were involved in the incident.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights ongoing public safety risks in Florida's freshwater bodies, particularly during the end of the alligator mating season when the animals are more territorial.

Key Facts

  • Brittany Clark, 31, died following an alligator attack while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River.
  • The incident occurred in the Little Big Econ State Forest in Seminole County.
  • Two alligators measuring 13 feet and 12 feet were captured in the area following the attack.
  • DNA testing is being conducted on the captured alligators to identify the animal responsible.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stated that serious alligator injuries are rare but more likely during the end of the mating season.
  • Alligators are present in all 67 counties of Florida.
  • Any freshwater body in Florida may contain alligators, according to state officials.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSeminole County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that released the bodycam footage.”personBrittany Clark“The 31-year-old victim of the alligator attack.”personChance Allison“The boyfriend of the victim.”locationEconlockhatchee River“The site of the incident within the Little Big Econ State Forest.”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“The agency investigating the attack and managing wildlife.”