Florida Woman Killed in Alligator Attack While Swimming in River, Chilling 911 Call Reveals Final Moments
A 31-year-old woman died after a massive alligator attacked her while she was swimming in a shallow river inside Florida's Little Big Econ State Forest, with chilling 911 audio capturing the desperate attempts to save her.
A 31-year-old woman died after a massive alligator attacked her while she was swimming in a shallow river inside Florida's Little Big Econ State Forest, with chilling 911 audio capturing the desperate attempts to save her.
The victim, identified as Brittany Clark, was swimming in the Econlockhatchee River with her boyfriend, Chance Allison, and her best friend on Sunday, June 28, when the alligator attacked in water estimated to be only three feet deep. The river is located about 30 miles inland from Orlando. Brooklyn Horror: 75-Year-Old Woman Brutally Beaten Over Dog Poop Dispute, Shocking Video Surfaces.
Florida Woman Killed in Alligator Attack While Swimming in River
The 911 call has been released after 31-year-old Brittany Clark, who was bitten by an alligator in Florida on Sunday, died on her way to the #hospital.
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As we previously reported, Clark, her #boyfriend, and her bestie went hiking within the Little Big Econ State Forest, then… pic.twitter.com/RV81okbk31
— ATM News (@atm_news_) July 1, 2026
According to investigators, the alligator first clamped onto Clark's arm before performing a "death roll," a spinning manoeuvre used by the reptile to overpower prey. The force of the attack dragged both Clark and Allison underwater as he desperately tried to pull her free.
Authorities said Allison managed to free one of Clark's arms, but the alligator grabbed the other. After the reptile finally released its grip, he pulled Clark to the riverbank and attempted CPR. However, she had suffered catastrophic injuries. One arm had been torn off while the other was nearly severed. Clark later died from massive blood loss while being transported to a hospital. US: Viral Video Shows Man Rocking Pair of High Heels in Ohio, Netizens React.
The horror of the attack was captured in a frantic 911 call obtained by US media.
"One of her arms is completely off and the other one is barely attached," a woman told the dispatcher. Another caller, believed to be Allison, pleaded, "Bad, real bad, please hurry... she's losing a lot of blood."
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) spokesperson Chad Weber said the group had stopped for a swim while hiking. He confirmed that Allison tried to pull Clark from the alligator's jaws before emergency services arrived.
Following the attack, wildlife officials launched an investigation and captured two large alligators from the area measuring 12 feet and 13 feet. DNA samples have been sent for forensic testing to determine which animal was responsible.
Officials said there was no evidence the alligator had been provoked. They added that low water levels and the ongoing alligator mating season, which began in April, may have contributed to the animal's aggressive behaviour. Residents and visitors have been urged to remain cautious around Florida's rivers, lakes and other freshwater bodies during the reptiles' most active period.
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