Lawsuit Wildlife News

Florida Retirement Village Sued for Negligence After Woman Killed by Alligator

The family of an 85-year-old woman killed by an alligator in a Florida retirement village is suing the village for negligence, claiming the owners knew about the alligator in the pond and failed to remove it or put up warning signs. The lawsuit alleges that the tragedy was preventable and criticizes the village's rules that forced the victim to walk her dog near the pond. The alligator responsible for the attack was captured and killed, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states that alligator attacks are rare and typically occur when provoked.