From The Straits Times · · 50s
Man Killed by Alligator in Florida Lake
A 71-year-old man died after being bitten by a 3.6m alligator while fishing near Lake Apopka, Florida.
In brief
A 71-year-old man died after being bitten by a 3.6m alligator while fishing near Lake Apopka, Florida. Steven Hamilton, 71, was killed by an alligator while fishing at Dr Bradford Memorial Park on Lake Apopka in Florida on Oct 16, 2026. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Man Killed by Alligator
A 71-year-old man died after being bitten by a 3.6m alligator while fishing near Lake Apopka, Florida.
Alligator Attack Details
Police responded to the lake area at 5pm on Oct 16, 2026, after the attack.
Alligator Population in Florida
Lake Apopka has the 14th-largest alligator population among Florida lakes with over 4,600 alligators.
Alligator Safety Warning
Officials warn: 'Respect it, keep your distance' after rare alligator attacks on people.
Here's the gist
Steven Hamilton, 71, was killed by an alligator while fishing at Dr Bradford Memorial Park on Lake Apopka in Florida on Oct 16, 2026.
