US EditionWoman attacked and killed by alligator on a central Florida lake
- On Tuesday afternoon in central Florida, a woman was fatally attacked by an alligator close to where Tiger Creek flows into Lake Kissimmee.
- The attack occurred while two people were kayaking on Lake Kissimmee, a site known for alligator populations and frequent warm-month encounters.
- Agencies such as the state wildlife commission and Polk County deputies responded to the incident with the support of marine units, helicopters, and specialized alligator trappers.
- The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m., and officials confirmed the victim was recovered from the water and pronounced dead at the scene.
- The attack highlights the ongoing risk posed by alligators in recreational areas, prompting continued caution from wildlife agencies and emergency responders.
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The victim, identified as Cynthia Diekema, 61 years old and resident of Polk County, died of wounds sustained during the surprise attack
A 61-year-old woman died when she was attacked by a caiman while sailing in a canoe on Lake Kissimmee, Florida, United States. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 6, near the mouth of Tiger Creek Creek.The victim, identified as Cynthia Diekema, was traveling along with her husband in a 4.2-metre canoe when, according to initial reports, the boat passed over a caiman of approximately 3.5 metres. The reptile reacted violently, c…
Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with husband along Florida lake
An alligator attacked and killed a woman who was canoeing with her husband on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon after her spouse tried to fight off the predator but was unsuccessful.
Thrashing alligator kills woman after it knocks her from canoe
LAKE KISSIMMEE, Florida (WESH) — A 61-year-old woman died after being attacked by an alligator on Tuesday while she was on Lake Kissimmee with her husband, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In a news conference Wednesday, FWC said it has launched a full investigation to understand what happened, adding that fatal gator attacks are rare. FWC officials said the husband and wife were in a 14-foot canoe in around 2 …
Alligator kills Florida woman after tipping over her canoe
An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, which investigators say appeared to be an accidental encounter. The attack happened Tuesday afternoon near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake Kissimmee, south of Orlando, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
Alligator Attacks and Kills Woman Canoeing With Her Husband
A woman is dead after an alligator attack. Cynthia Diekema, 61, was canoeing with her husband in Florida, when an alligator tipped over their vessel and attacked, officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said during a press conference. The incident occurred on May 6 on the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee, FWC Maj. Evan Laskowski said. The couple was on a 14-foot canoe in two feet of water when their vessel pass…
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