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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM ET
Man killed by alligator near Orlando
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A 71-year-old man was killed by a 12-foot alligator near Orlando, Florida. Witnesses said he was fishing.
WHO: A 71-year-old man was killed by a 12-foot alligator.
WHAT: A 12-foot alligator killed a 71-year-old man.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM ET
WHERE: Near Orlando, Florida, USA
WHY: Witnesses said the man was fishing when the alligator killed him.
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