Coverage dated May 6, 2025 to May 7, 2025

Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC

Headline from FOX 5 DC

A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.

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The Daily Caller
Woman Tragically Killed In Alligator Attack (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 6, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Her identity not revealed, a woman was killed Tuesday in an alligator attack in Lake Kissimmee State Park during a kayaking trip, per Fox Weather.
NBC New York
Woman killed by gator while kayaking on central Florida lake: Police (opens NBC New York)
Published May 6, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator while kayaking on a lake in central Florida on Tuesday, authorities said.
CBS News
Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on lake in Florida: "He tried to fight the gator off" (opens CBS News)
Published May 6, 2025
CBS News's feed description
An alligator has attacked and killed a woman canoeing on Lake Kissimmee, south of Orlando, authorities say.
FOX 13 Tampa
Alligator attacks and kills woman canoeing on Lake Kissimmee: PCSO (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published May 6, 2025
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee.
MyNorthwest
An alligator kills a Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 6, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, which investigators say appeared
ABC 7 San Francisco
Florida woman killed by alligator during couple canoe trip; husband tried to save her (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published May 6, 2025
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Cynthia Diekema was killed in a Florida alligator attack during a canoe trip on Tiger Creek near Lake Kissimmee in Polk County, officials said.
FOX 5 DC
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published May 7, 2025
FOX 5 DC's feed description
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
NBC News
Alligator near Florida lake attacks and kills woman in small boat, authorities say (opens NBC News)
Published May 6, 2025
NBC News's feed description
An alligator attacked and killed a woman in a small boat in the water near a popular Florida lake Tuesday, authorities said.
The Guardian
Alligator kills woman in Florida after tipping over her canoe (opens The Guardian)
Published May 6, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Cynthia Diekema and husband were paddling in mouth of river when startled animal thrashed and capsized canoe
UPI
Despite husband's efforts, Florida alligator kills woman canoeing in Lake Kissimmee (opens UPI)
Published May 6, 2025
UPI's feed description
An alligator attacked and killed a woman while she was canoeing with her husband in Florida's Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday afternoon.
FOX 35 Orlando
Woman killed by alligator in Florida: FWC to share new details on deadly Lake Kissimmee incident (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published May 6, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is expected to hold a news conference after a woman was attacked and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday.
FOX 35 Orlando
Alligator attacks, kills woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park, officials say (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published May 6, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa Bay Times
Alligator kills Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published May 6, 2025
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
The attack occurred near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake Kissimmee, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Newsweek
Woman killed in alligator attack while kayaking in Florida (opens Newsweek)
Published May 6, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The fatal attack occurred in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
NBC 6 South Florida
Officials identify woman killed in gator attack while canoeing in Florida (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published May 6, 2025
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Wildlife officials have identified a woman who was killed in an alligator attack while she was canoeing with her husband in central Florida.
New York Post
Kayaker attacked and killed by alligator at Florida state park: officials (opens New York Post)
Published May 6, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A kayaker was attacked and killed by an alligator Tuesday afternoon at Lake Kissimmee State Park in Central Florida, according to authorities.
East Idaho News
Thrashing alligator kills woman after it knocks her from canoe (opens East Idaho News)
Published May 7, 2025
East Idaho News's feed description
LAKE KISSIMMEE, Florida (WESH) — A 61-year-old woman died after being attacked by an alligator on Tuesday while she was on Lake Kissimmee with her husband, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
WMUR
Florida alligator attack: Woman killed on Lake Kissimmee (opens WMUR)
Published May 7, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Officials said the husband and wife were in a 14-foot canoe in around 2 feet of water when they passed over an alligator.

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