A 31-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida, died after a devastating alligator attack while swimming in a river with her boyfriend and best friend. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Econlockhatchee River at the Little Big Econ State Forest, located nearly 30 miles inland from Florida's coastline, reports The New York Post.ALSO READ: “I could not imagine living back in the US full-time”: Family leaves New York, buys $13,000 home in Italy and later purchases a second propertyAccording to officials, the group had been hiking before deciding to stop and cool off in the water. The woman was reportedly kneeling in about three feet of water when a large alligator suddenly emerged and attacked.Authorities say the reptile grabbed her arms, causing catastrophic injuries that ultimately proved fatal.ALSO READ: Meet the $500,000 ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots acting as teachers, counsellors and translators in a San Diego schoolBoyfriend tried to pull her from the alligator's jawsThe woman's boyfriend immediately attempted to rescue her after the attack began. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) spokesperson Chad Weber described the terrifying moments during a press conference.“They were hiking and they just stopped to swim,” Weber told reporters.“She was bitten on both of her arms. The boyfriend was the one that made the phone call. He was trying to get her from the alligator’s mouth, and on the way to the hospital she did pass away from her injuries.”Officials said the boyfriend managed to hold onto the victim after the alligator eventually released its grip. Despite emergency efforts, she succumbed to her injuries while being transported for medical treatment.Disturbing 911 call reveals severity of injuriesAudio from the emergency call painted a harrowing picture of the scene. The caller repeatedly pleaded for urgent assistance while describing the extent of the woman's injuries.“Bad, real bad please, hurry … she’s losing a lot of … please hurry,” the caller said.The caller also told emergency operators: “both her arms are dislocated… off basically… one arm is completely off.” As emergency responders worked to locate the group, the caller added:“We’re far off the trail, we’re off the of a little launch area by the river … We need help now!”The audio has highlighted the speed and severity with which alligator attacks can unfold. Investigators are examining whether a 13-foot alligator was responsibleFollowing the fatal attack, wildlife officials launched an investigation to determine which animal was involved.Two large alligators were captured near the scene. One measured approximately 12 feet, while the second was estimated at 13 feet long and was found directly at the attack site.DNA samples from both reptiles have been sent for testing.Witnesses reportedly described the attacking alligator as exceptionally large, leading investigators to focus on the larger reptile. “We feel like… it’s a good candidate for the gator in question,” FWC Lt. Grant Eller told reporters.“Our lab is going to push it to the front of the line, so we’re hoping to get them back pretty quick.”Officials have not yet confirmed which alligator was responsible.No evidence the animal was provoked, officials sayInvestigators said there is currently no indication that anyone in the group acted aggressively toward the alligator before the attack. According to Weber, authorities have found no evidence suggesting the animal was intentionally disturbed or provoked.However, officials are considering several factors that may have contributed to the incident, including low water levels and territorial behavior.Wildlife experts noted that environmental conditions can sometimes increase encounters between humans and alligators, particularly in areas where water levels fluctuate.The tragedy has once again drawn attention to the risks of entering natural waterways in areas where alligators are known to live, particularly during mating season when the animals are at their most active.