Alligator Bites Kayaker

Alligator, Brazos Bend State Park, near Needville.

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A kayaker was bitten by an alligator in Osceola County Monday afternoon.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office and FWC confirming the incident at Tiger Canal Creek.

20 people were part of a group kayaking when one person was bitten on the elbow and another person had their life jacket ripped off.

The person bit airlifted to Osceola Regional Medical Center.

FWC says contracted nuisance alligator trapper has been dispatched to remove the alligator.


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