85-year-old Florida woman dead after alligator attacks while she walked her dog Corey Arwood Treasure Coast Newspapers 0:00 0:31 ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. An 85-year-old woman died following. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida woman, 85, dead after gator attacks while out walking her dog, Jennifer Sangalang and Corey Arwood, Treasure Coast Newspapers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Terrifying ordeal from the neighbor who witnessed fatal alligator encounter, Wildlife officials investigate woman's death at golf community. The FWC said dog walkers should keep pets at least 10 feet from the water's edge to try and avoid attacks. Alligators are found throughout the Southeast and wetlands, with their range stretching as far west as eastern Texas, and as far east as coastal North Carolina, according toThe National Wildlife Federation. Swim only during daylight hours. "The FWC places the highest priority on public safety and administers a Statewide Nuisance. Below are details about the alligator attack and what we know. We were able to get a second hook in him and a hard line in him so we could get him up., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Alligator pulled from Prospect Park lake swallowed 4-inch wide bathtub stopper: officials, Disturbing 911 audio from fatal Florida alligator attack released: Got her!, 700-pound alligator kills Florida woman, 85, who tried to save dog, Workers stunned as four-foot alligator is hauled from Brooklyns Prospect Park Lake, near where kids play. The last reported death associated with an alligator before the attack in St. Lucie County was in 2019. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Its just horrible, horrible. Alligators are naturally afraid of humans, but will attack in certain instances. PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM TRAVEL BIRDS/YOUTUBE, horrifying alligator attack on an 85-year-old woman, Alligator kills 85-year-old woman walking her dog in Florida, Alligator kills Florida man retrieving frisbees in lake, officials say. Twenty-six of the bites resulted inpeople being killed by wild alligators. He never surfaced. The commission says that people should not feed alligators and that they should keep their distance, adding that people should keep their pets on leashes and at distances from bodies of water. Witnesses to the attack called 911 resulting in a response from the FWC and the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, according to the FWC. Three more alligators have been removed from Florida neighborhood following a deadly attack by one that killed a woman last week. The alligator is seen surfacing nearby and approaching the octogenarian, who moves away from the 700-pound monster. and it's terrifying. According to a November 2021 report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: In 2021, there were seven major and three minor alligator bites. News Alligator attack Alligator Tampa Florida. When alligators seize prey they cannot easily overpower, they will often let go and retreat. Serge was knocked over and the alligator pulled her into the water by her foot. Serge, who desperately tried to protect her pet from its massive jaws, was dragged underwater and killed in the shocking attack. Alligators can be found in every Florida county. For additional information concerning alligators, call the State Nuisance Alligator Program at 866-FWC-GATOR or 866-392-4286 or visit myfwc.com. But the vicious reptile is too fast and she only manages to walk a few feet before it scrambles out of the water and tries to attack the dog. An 85-year-old woman who was walking her dog by a pond near her home in Fort Pierce, Fla., was killed when an alligator dragged her into the water on Monday, the authorities said . An 85-year-old woman was killed in an alligator attack Monday as she was walking her dog in Florida, authorities said. A contracted nuisance alligator trapper captured the alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Neighbor Carol Thomas told Inside Edition that she tried to help Serge while speaking with 911. TCPalm covers news in St. Lucie County, Martin County and Indian River County. Authorities say the woman, identified as Gloria Serge, "was walking her small dog along a retention pond in her community" when the alligator "pulled her into the water after attempting to take her dog," according to a statement obtained by PEOPLE from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Alligator attacks are rare, and there's an even slimmer chance of being killed by one. "It was definitely a fight," nuisance alligator trapper Robert Lilly told WPTV 5. An 85-year old woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Monday in Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE. Mazzoti added alligators "don't perceive humans as either a threat or as food.". Closely supervise children when they are playing in or around water. Terrifying video captures the moment a 10-foot-long alligator lunges at an 85-year-old woman in Florida dragging her to her death as she tries to protect her dog from the beast. An 85-year-old woman was killed after an incident involving an alligator Monday in St. Lucie County, according to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) statement. It is illegal and dangerous to do so. Gloria Serge, 85, was walking her dog on Feb. 20 when an 11-foot alligator grabbed the dog. In 2018, there was one fatality here, nine major and one minor alligator bites on people. The title "Alligator Bait" for an 1897 collage of nine African-American babies posed "on a sandy bayou" was supposedly suggested by a hardware-store employee in Knoxville, Tennessee as part of a naming contest with a cash prize.By 1900, the photo had sold 11,000 copies and brought in US$5,000 (equivalent to about $162,860 in 2021) for McCrary & Branson. He never surfaced. "[We] snagged him on the bottom. Gloria Serge, 85, was walking her dog on Feb. 20 when an 11-foot alligator grabbed the dog. "The victim died as a result of the incident and has been recovered," added the spokesperson, who went on to note that serious injuries stemming from alligator attacks are rare in Florida. A lighthouse statue was erected a year later near where the incident happened to honor Lane. The Florida conservation commission said in November 2021 there were 442 unprovoked alligator bites in Florida from 1948 to 2021, averaging six a year. sharks, alligators, algae and hurricanes: What are the Floridian odds? Never swim outside of posted swimming areas. A 43-year-old man was attackedby an alligatorand treated for a "serious injury in his arm" onJuly 20and a 34-year-old man was bit on his face during a swim in a Florida lake onAug. 4. The 10-foot alligator emerged from the water and knocked Serge over before it pulled her into the water by her foot, the agency's report said. PETERSBURG, Fla. An alligator attacked a homeless woman who fell into a Florida canal on Monday morning, authorities said. An 85-year-old woman died Feb. 20 after an alligator grabbed her dog in a St. Lucie County community along Florida's East Coast. I've not seen any on any streets here, but it has happened, Mandelker said. Alligator bites are most likely to occur in or around water. The alligator, which weighed between 270kg and 320kg, was caught and later euthanised. The victim, who . Gator attack:A Florida man thought a 7-foot alligator was dog on long leash. The creature is most abundant in Louisiana and Florida, with each state having a population of over 1 million alligators. All rights reserved. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says licensed hunters remove over 1,000 nuisance alligators which are any ones deemeda "threat to pets, livestock or humans" a year, and attack reports in the state are usually just encounters. If an alligator bites you, the best thing to do is fight back, providing as much noise and resistance aspossible. In 2021, seven people received major bites and two received minor bites from alligators, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. [1] 2020s [ edit] 2010s [ edit] News Tips: (800) 280-TIPS Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim, the commission said in a statement Monday. Feb. 21, 2023. Florida woman, 85, dead after gator attacks while out walking her dog. "I saw the gator grab her." Thomas said she tried to use a pole to pull Serge to safety. Homes in the area where the incident occurred sit close to a small lake or pond, one of a number of water bodies in the community. There is no way I could have gotten to her sooner, she told the outlet. . Never remove an alligator from its natural habitat or accept one as a pet. The worker referred questions to the owner, who could not be reached. An attack that gained national attention was the death of 2-year-old Lane Graves, which happened almost seven years ago. Elderly Florida woman killed in alligator attack. However, they can lunge at prey within a few feet of the shoreline. The chance of someone being attacked is one in 3.2 million. a man was killed looking for Frisbees on May 31 in Florida, another manwas killed near a retention pond in South Carolina on June 24, an 80-year-old Florida woman was killed along a golf course, run-ins with the reptiles near their homes, What to know if you're bitten by a rattlesnake, What should you do if you see a bear? All rights reserved. Woman out walking her dog dies after alligator incident in her neighborhood. Boston, MA 02114 10-foot gator at the golf community grabbed the 85-year-old woman by the foot, "I saw the gator grab her." Of those bites, 26 were fatal, meaning there was one fatal injury nearly every three years in the state. They did so to allay any concerns and to make us realize the precautions we should take with regard to wildlife, alligators in particular, Mandelker said. The gator has me: Horrifying video shows how alligator attack on 85-year-old in Florida unfolded, All done! Inside Edition has obtained video footage showing the terrifying moment a 10-foot-long alligator grabbed an 85-year-old Florida woman and killed her. Can't see the report on alligator attacks? What are the chances of being bitten? Parker said dogs and cats can appear like an alligator's natural prey, prompting attacks. Gloria Serge was walking her dog along a retention pond behind her house at Spanish Lakes Fairways in Fort Pierce when the 10-foot reptile attacked. The dog survived the attack, according to WPTV 5. The three alligators are in addition to one removed and euthanized after Gloria Serge was pulled into the water as she walked her dog by a small lake in the area of Picante Circle and Aguila Avenue, according to Jay Mandelker, Spanish Lakes Fairways HOA president, on Thursday. Minor bites are those in which the victims' injuries were superficial and required no treatment or only first aid," the Florida Fish and Wildlife report states. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Experts from the University of Florida say to run in a straight line if an alligator is chasing you. Tell Hank: (855) 247-HANK. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers and St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office deputies were sent to the 6700 block of Picante Circle for what they called an "alligator bite incident" following 911 calls. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. The incident took place . The Florida commission says the chances of a Florida resident being seriously injured in an unprovoked alligator attack are in one in 3.1 million. Alligators are active during spring and summer because when temperatures rise, their metabolism increases and they look for food, a spokesperson for FWC told ABC News last year. We were able to get a second hook in him and a hard line in him so we could get him up.". In 2019, there was one fatality in Florida, five major and five minor alligator bites. "Alligator bite incident." There is a condition, though. ': Hot, hungry alligators are taking lonely strolls in Florida. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. Trooper survived the attack but Ms Serge succumbed to her injuries. We were able to get a second hook in him and a hard line in him so we could get him up.. Tracey Harrington McCoy is a celebrity news writer at PEOPLE Digital. The agency said that there were 12 alligator attacks on humans. And people who are golfers sometimes see them in the water, or basking in the sunlight during the daytime, but they've not been bothered by them because they keep their distance., 911 woes:Significant shortage of dispatchers at some Treasure Coast first responder agencies. Gloria Serge's dog survived the attack Monday in Fort Pierce, a state fish and wildlife spokesperson said. Serge was knocked over and the alligator pulled her into the water by her foot, according to a commission incident report. Handling even small alligators can result in injury. 202120748H. The video showed how the 3m-long reptile silently followed her and her dog from afar before it finally surged out of the lake and lunged at the pooch called Trooper. Ms. Serge was pulled into deeper water and died as a result of the incident. Inside Edition verified the video, and the brutal aftermath, speaking to neighbor Carol Thomas who tried to save Serge before she was pulled under. Florida's gator conservation efforts have been a big success according to FWC. The Ravens of Tampa's Alonso High School . And there have only been 23 fatalities between 1948 and 2016. I couldnt do anything. However, the huge beast bends and broadens the fence as it wriggles to the . It was the fourthdeath from alligator attacks this year after a man was killed looking for Frisbees on May 31 in Florida,another manwas killed near a retention pond in South Carolina on June 24and an 80-year-old Florida woman was killed along a golf course. He stayed down the whole time. Florida has a population of 1.3 million alligators across its 67 counties, and they can be found in practically all fresh water bodies and occasionally in salt water. All occurred in the Southeast, where alligators are endemic to wetlands and tidal marshes. They can create problems for people or other alligators along the way. Observe and photograph alligators only from a safe distance. Alligators typically breed and look for new habitats inthe spring and summertime, meaning there could be an increase in alligator activity. The Florida recordfor length is a 14 foot 3-1/2 inch male from Lake Washington in Brevard County. Wildlife officials investigate woman's death in 'alligator bite incident' at golf community, Officials recover body of toddler after attack at Disney resort, Florida has averaged eight unprovoked bites per year, 5 ways to avoid getting attacked or killed by a Florida alligator, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Be aware of the possible presence of alligators when in or near fresh or brackish water. "We arrived on scene within minutes and recovered her body, kept surveillance on the alligator with our helicopter and personnel around the lake, and assisted the FWC trapper with identifying the alligator and dragging it out of the water," Sheriff Ken Mascara told TCPalm, part of the USA TODAY Network. YouTube/Travel Birds. Significant shortage of dispatchers at some Treasure Coast first responder agencies, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Alligators are a common sight around Florida, although the number of attacks, especially fatal ones, is low, The alligator that killed the woman was removed and euthanized on the day of the attack. Shared on Twitter by Rex Chapman, the video was shot in Florida.
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