Woman Killed by Alligator While Fishing from Canoe

A woman has tragically lost her life after being attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator while fishing on a lake in Florida.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the incident occurred around 4 p.m. near the mouth of Tiger Creek as it flows into Lake Kissimmee, located south of Orlando. The woman was fishing from a paddle-powered vessel when the alligator struck.

Initial reports from the sheriff’s office stated that the woman had been in a kayak with another person, who was unharmed. However, FWC later clarified that it was likely a canoe, which differs from a kayak in that it has an open hull.

The woman was pulled into the water by the alligator and disappeared from view. A search was launched, and her body was later recovered nearby.

Authorities have not yet released the woman’s identity or further details about the alligator involved.