A 31-year-old Florida woman died on June 28 following a fatal alligator attack in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest.
Officials confirmed that Brittany Clark was swimming with her boyfriend and best friend when a large alligator, estimated to be 13 feet long, suddenly attacked her. Clark sustained fatal injuries and died en route to the hospital.
The incident occurred during what was described as a relaxing hike that turned tragic due to the surprise nature of the attack.