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.