An alligator seriously wounded a Florida woman after biting her near a river near Orlando, Fla., officials said.
The alligator attack took place near the Wekiva River on Saturday, which was packed with swimmers, reported NBC News.
The woman, who was not identified, was swimming in a more secluded area before she was attacked, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesperson Karen Parker told the broadcaster.
The woman, 37, told officials she felt something grab ahold of her arm and pulled her under, Parker noted. A person canoeing heard her screaming and pulled her ashore.
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