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MARION COUNTY, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>Florida wildlife authorities responded to three incidents of people bitten by an alligator in the span of one week.<\/p>

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Following these incidents, the FWC advised that while these occurrences are rare, it’s always important to take precautionary measures near alligators.\u00a0<\/p>

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2 alligator bite incidents over the weekend<\/h2>

Child bitten on the hand: FWC<\/h3>

What we know:<\/p>

On June 27, a child was bitten on the hand by an alligator while fishing from the shore, the FWC said. The child was fishing at Nelson’s Outdoor Resort \u2013 a camping and fishing destination formerly known as Nelson’s Fish Camp \u2013 in Umatilla and was transported to the hospital for their injuries, authorities said.\u00a0<\/p>

The child’s age has not been publicly released.\u00a0<\/p>

Following the incident, an FWC law enforcement officer was dispatched to the area involving an 8\u20197″ alligator.<\/p>

Woman bitten while swimming: SCFD<\/h3>

Seminole County authorities also reported a 31-year-old woman was bitten by an alligator while swimming with friends in Little Big Econ River at Barr Street Trailhead in Geneva. The Seminole County Fire Department confirmed the incident was reported around 1:30 p.m., June 28.\u00a0<\/p>

The woman was transported to a trauma hospital as a trauma alert, where she later died according to FWC officials.\u00a0<\/p>

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The FWC, along with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, also responded to the scene. It’s not known at this time if the FWC removed the alligator from the water.\u00a0<\/p>

Authorities did not confirm the condition of the woman’s friends.\u00a0<\/p>

The backstory:<\/p>

These incidents come after a man snorkeling in the Rainbow River in Rainbow Springs State Park was hurt by an alligator, the FWC said after receiving reports on June 21. The man was also hospitalized for his injuries.\u00a0<\/p>

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See an alligator? Here’s what to do, FWC says<\/h2>

Despite the reported incidents, the FWC claimed serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida.\u00a0<\/p>

People with concerns regarding alligators are urged to contact the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP), which uses contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the situation, the FWC said.\u00a0<\/p>

Additionally, the FWC provided four precautionary measures to remember if anyone is near or in water where alligators may be present.\u00a0<\/p>

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