# 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.
- Title: Man Killed by Alligator in Florida Lake · The Straits Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/man-fishing-near-a-florida-lake-killed-by-alligator
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: steven hamilton, lake apopka, alligator, florida, dr bradford memorial park, october 16 2026, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Steven Hamilton, 71, was killed by an alligator while fishing at Dr Bradford Memorial Park on Lake Apopka in Florida on Oct 16, 2026.