Child Bitten by Alligator in Florida | Portland Maine News

A Florida kid got bitten by a 9-12 foot alligator while swimming in a restricted area on Labor Day — the scary encounter left them stranded on a sandbar and needing hospital care, but thankfully not life-threatening. Authorities are investigating why the child was there, while an alligator trapper sets up traps to capture the beast. It’s a chilling reminder: nature doesn’t play games, and ignoring safety rules can lead to serious consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d29b88879f6615d6