In 2021, seven people received major bites and two received minor bites from alligators, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Can't see the report on alligator attacks? They can create problems for people or other alligators along the way. Alligator attack Alligator climbs up Florida familys door; cat unimpressed Officials said a nearly 8-foot-long alligator was responsible for the chomp. He could have easily started tearing flesh and after the flesh, you're talking bone and twisting and that's a leg removal.". Call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). For that reason, it is illegal to feed wild alligators. 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Florida If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. An alligator bit a mans face while he was swimming in Lake Thonotosassa in Florida, according to officials. Terrifying video shows alligator snatching Florida woman, According to the report, which is embedded below, there were 9 alligator bites reported in 2021, 12 in 2020, 10 in 2018 and 2019, and 12 in 2017. From 1948 to 2021, 442 unprovoked bite incidents have occurred in Florida. Female alligators rarely exceed10 feet in length. A 9-foot-long alligator attacked man at a Florida park after he fell into the water while riding a bike, authorities said. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. If there's an alligator under 4 feet is found in your swimming pool, on your porch, under your car, or in a similar situation, a nuisance alligator trapper can be contacted.