Homeless Man Loses Arm in Rare Alligator Attack During Night Swim in Florida Lake

The incident occurred early Sunday in Lake Monroe, Seminole County, with officials emphasizing the uncommon nature of such attacks.

The man was swimming in Lake Monroe around 2 a.m. when the alligator attacked, leading to the amputation of his arm from the elbow down.
Officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Experts note that alligators are most active during dusk and dawn, and swimming during these times increases the risk of encounters.
The FWC advises against feeding alligators as it reduces their natural wariness of humans and can lead to dangerous situations.
Between 2012 and 2022, Florida averaged eight unprovoked alligator attacks annually, with fatalities being extremely rare.