Central Florida fisherman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by 9-foot alligator

BATTERIES IN OUR SMOKE DETECTORS IS SO IMPORTANT. A MAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER HE WAS ATTACKED BY A GATOR IN LAKE COUNTY. YOU’RE ABOUT TO HEAR PART OF THE 911 CALL MADE TO POLICE. THERE’S A GATOR ATTACKING A MAN IN MY BACKYARD. YES. SOME PEOPLE NOW HAVE STOPPED IN THEIR GOLF CART. SO THE ATTACK HAPPENED AROUND 430 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON IN THE AREA OF GRAND VISTA TRAIL IN LEESBURG. THE GATOR HURT THE MAN’S HAND AND WRIST. SO THE VICTIM WAS AIRLIFTED TO A TRAUMA CENTER IN ORLA

A Central Florida man has been hospitalized after being attacked by an alligator over the weekend.According to Lake County officials, it happened around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Grand Vista Trail in Leesburg. The man received injuries to his hand and wrist. He was airlifted to a trauma center in Orlando. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an nuisance alligator trapper responded, removing the 9-foot male alligator that was involved in the incident.People with concerns about an alligator should call FWC's toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).Below: Experts emphasize safety tips for sharing space with Florida gatorsRelated: What to do if you encounter an 'aggressive' Florida alligator

LEESBURG, Fla. —

A Central Florida man has been hospitalized after being attacked by an alligator over the weekend.

According to Lake County officials, it happened around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Grand Vista Trail in Leesburg.

The man received injuries to his hand and wrist. He was airlifted to a trauma center in Orlando.

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an nuisance alligator trapper responded, removing the 9-foot male alligator that was involved in the incident.

People with concerns about an alligator should call FWC's toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).

Below: Experts emphasize safety tips for sharing space with Florida gators

Central Florida fisherman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by 9-foot alligator

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