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Fisherman Killed By Alligator In Florida Lake
71-year-old fisherman dies after 12-foot alligator attack near Lake Apopka.
In brief
71-year-old fisherman dies after 12-foot alligator attack near Lake Apopka. A 71-year-old man was killed by a 12-foot alligator in Florida this week, marking the second fatal alligator attack in the state this year. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Fisherman attacked
A 71-year-old man fishing on Florida's Lake Apopka was killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator on Friday.
Second fatal attack
Hamilton's death marks the second deadly alligator attack in Florida this year after a June killing of a 31-year-old woman.
Alligator threat
Police say Florida lakes have 'tons of alligators' and authorities are investigating the attack.
The bottom line
A 71-year-old man was killed by a 12-foot alligator in Florida this week, marking the second fatal alligator attack in the state this year.
