Kayaker attacked by alligator in Polk County, taken to hospital

An alligator attacked a woman while she was paddling in Polk County Monday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

According to an FWC statement, the alligator bit the female kayaker on the elbow at the  Tiger Creek Canal

After the attack, the woman was taken to a hospital for her injuries.

The FWC said a contracted trapper has been dispatched to find and remove the alligator from the area.

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