Coverage dated July 18, 2023

Alligator bites snorkeler in central Florida spring in Ocala National Forest

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The man suffered puncture wounds and lacerations and sought medical care on his own, the U.S. Forest Service says.

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CBS News
Alligator bites snorkeler in central Florida spring in Ocala National Forest (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 18, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The man suffered puncture wounds and lacerations and sought medical care on his own, the U.S. Forest Service says.
Tampa Bay Times
Florida alligator bites snorkeler in public swimming area (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Jul 18, 2023
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
The U.S. Forest Service says the attack happened at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest.
People
Man Bitten by ‘Aggressive’ Alligator While Snorkeling in 'Designated Swim Area' of Florida Spring (opens People)
Published Jul 18, 2023
People's feed description
A man was attacked by an "aggressive" alligator while snorkeling in a Florida spring on Monday, officials said
Fox News
Florida man bitten by 7.5-foot alligator while snorkeling in water designated for swimming: 'Use caution' (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 18, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A man who went snorkeling in the designated swimming area of Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest was bitten by an alligator, authorities say.
New York Post
Alligator bites snorkeler at picturesque Florida spring (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 18, 2023
New York Post's feed description
A Florida snorkeler was bitten by a fully-grown alligator and left with serious wounds at a picturesque spring earlier this week.
Waco Tribune-Herald
Florida alligator bit snorkeler in public swimming area that's now closed (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)
Published Jul 18, 2023
Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description
Officials say a central Florida spring has been closed to the public after a swimmer was bitten by an alligator. The U.S. Forest Service says the attack happened Monday at
FOX 13 Tampa
Man bitten by alligator while snorkeling at Central Florida springs: officials (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Jul 18, 2023
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
A man said he was bitten by an alligator while swimming at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest.
CBS News
Alligator bit snorkeler in popular Florida swimming area (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 18, 2023
CBS News's feed description
A central Florida spring was closed to the public after the swimmer was bitten