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Florida Woman Dies in Horrific Alligator Attack
2 Jul
Summary
- A 31-year-old woman was fatally attacked by an alligator while swimming.
- The incident occurred in the Econlockhatchee River in Florida.
- Her father received a distressing call as rescuers attempted to save her.
A weekend swim in Florida's Econlockhatchee River turned fatal for 31-year-old Brittany Clark on June 28, 2026. She was attacked by an alligator, leading to her death. Her father, Robert Clark, a semi-retired motorcycle technician, received a distressing call from Brittany's roommate, Jayden Hernandez, as rescuers were attempting to save her life.
This tragic event occurred just days after Robert Clark had lost his mother, Barbara. Brittany's brother, Nate Clark, expressed his devastation over losing his "amazing sister." He shared that Brittany had been thriving after moving back to Orlando, working at a construction company involved in building Florida's roads.
Nate also expressed gratitude for Brittany's boyfriend, Chance Allison, who was present during the attack and tried to save her. The family is leaning on each other for support during this incredibly difficult time, grappling with the shock and trauma of the incident.
