Florida Alligator Confirmed in Fatal Attack | Gainesville News

A chilling confirmation: a 13-foot alligator captured in Florida’s Econlockhatchee River is now officially linked to the fatal attack on 31-year-old Brittany Clark, whose death unfolded when she was swimming with friends. DNA evidence from Gainesville labs matched the gator’s DNA to bite marks on her body, closing a long-standing mystery. Though her boyfriend managed to pull her away, she died in the hospital. Trappers nabbed two large alligators nearby, and one was confirmed as the killer. The Fish and Wildlife Commission says the case remains open, but for now, this is a tragic, definitive end to a horrifying incident — and a sobering reminder of nature’s hidden dangers. 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/6316fe2cd44434dc