Winter Garden man, 71, killed in alligator attack at park
Steven Hamilton died while fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park. A contracted trapper removed an 11-foot-8-inch alligator from the area as police and wildlife officials investigated.
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Steven Hamilton died while fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park. A contracted trapper removed an 11-foot-8-inch alligator from the area as police and wildlife officials investigated.
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