Body of Missing Texas Woman Found in Alligator's Jaws
Houston authorities are investigating whether the woman, in her 60s, was killed by the animal or if it scavenged her remains after death.
- The woman's remains were discovered in Horsepen Bayou by Houston police searching for a missing person.
- An officer shot and killed the alligator to prevent further damage to the remains.
- The woman's identity and cause of death are pending autopsy results from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
- Alligator attacks on humans are rare in Texas, with the last fatal incident recorded in 2015.
- Community members express surprise and concern, noting the presence of alligators in the area.