Alligator, Polk County and FWC

Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County: FWC
A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County.
Kayaker attacked by alligator in Polk County, taken to hospital: FWC
An alligator attacked a woman while she was paddling in Polk County Monday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Woman bitten by alligator at Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A woman is recovering in the hospital after she was reportedly bitten by an alligator at a nature preserve in Polk County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said they got word a woman who was kayaking at Tiger Creek Preserve in the Babson Park area was bitten on her elbow by an alligator.
Alligator bites kayaker in Osceola County, officials say
A kayaker was bitten by an alligator in Osceola County, according to officials. The victim was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center. ORLANDO, Fla. - Police were contacted after a kayaker was bitten by an alligator in Osceola County Monday afternoon.
Osceola County kayaker attacked by alligator, airlifted to hospital
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Calls were made for an apparent alligator-biting incident out of Osceola County. Officials could confirm that FWC got to the scene before any other crews. They also confirmed that one person was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center.
Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County preserve: FWC officials
WFLA reported the gator bit the woman on the elbow at the Tiger Creek Preserve, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials. The woman was hospitalized for her injuries. Officials said a trapper was dispatched to remove the alligator from the area.
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