Woman Suffers Serious Injuries After Alligator Attack in Florida, Reports Say

Woman Suffers Serious Injuries After Alligator Attack in Florida, Reports Say
An American alligator swims in Barataria, Louisiana on April 22, 2017. Thomas Watkins/AFP/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A Florida woman was attacked over the Memorial Day weekend while swimming in a lake, and it left her seriously injured. She was then airlifted to a hospital, officials said.

The woman was identified as 26-year-old Nichole A. Tillman of Melbourne, Florida according to ABC News. She was swimming on Saturday afternoon in Key Lake Wilderness Park, Cocoa, when she was attacked by an 8-foot-long alligator.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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