Child Rescued After Alligator Bite | Tampa News

A young swimmer got bitten by a massive 9-12 foot alligator at Weeki Wachee Preserve — despite swimming being strictly forbidden. The child, stranded on a sandbar with friends, was rescued by firefighters and treated for non-life-threatening puncture wounds. Authorities are investigating the violation and have deployed a licensed trapper to capture the gator. This chilling incident underscores the deadly risks of ignoring nature’s rules — a sobering lesson for adventurers and families alike. 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/3282be90b50f758b