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84-Year-Old Florida Woman Hospitalized After Alligator Attack While Walking Dog

The alligator, measuring over seven feet, bit the woman on her leg and hand; she is in stable condition.

  • The incident occurred near a pond in a North Fort Myers mobile home park.
  • The woman, Dolores Boppel, managed to save her dog by tossing it into the air.
  • Neighbors heard her screams and called emergency services.
  • The alligator was captured and euthanized by wildlife officials.
  • Serious alligator attacks are rare in Florida, with few fatalities reported.
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