A 31-year-old woman died after being attacked by an alligator in Florida's Little Big Econ State Forest. Brittany Clark was swimming in the Econlockhatchee River with her boyfriend and a friend when the animal attacked, severing both of her arms.

Police bodycam footage captured the moment a responding officer ran through the woods toward a beach, where he was directed to a shelter covering Clark. Her boyfriend, Chance Allison, was also present. A voice off-camera is heard saying, "It's bad." The officer began administering aid with a tourniquet before the clip ended.

Clark was swimming in shoulder-deep water near a popular hiking trail when the alligator attacked. Allison attempted to pull her from the animal's jaws and called 911 around 1:30 p.m. Audio from the emergency call captured Allison struggling with the alligator and describing the dire situation. He reported that both of Clark's arms were lost, with one described as "hanging by a thread."

Despite being rushed to the hospital, Clark succumbed to her injuries. A medical examiner's report detailed how Allison fought the alligator, even as it dragged them underwater in a "death roll," a technique predators use to subdue prey. Allison managed to free Clark momentarily, but the alligator attacked her other arm before eventually releasing its grip.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) trappers later located and euthanized two alligators, one 13-foot and another 12.5-foot, near the attack site. DNA samples were sent for analysis. FWC spokesman Chad Weber noted that alligators can become "very territorial" as their mating season ends in June.

Allison paid tribute to Clark, describing her as "an amazing and caring person" who "didn't deserve to go out in such a way." He recalled her as the "strongest and most outgoing person" he had ever met, highlighting her love for operating a bulldozer and spending time on the water.

The Barr Street Trailhead, a common starting point for hikers in the area, has been closed indefinitely. This incident marks the third alligator attack in central Florida within the past week, with two other attacks occurring in Marion County prior to this event. While alligator attacks on humans are rare, the FWC advises caution during mating season.