A horrific alligator attack claimed the life of a 31-year-old woman in Florida's Econlockhatchee River. While cooling off with her boyfriend and friend, a large alligator emerged, inflicting fatal injuries to her arms. Despite her boyfriend's desperate rescue attempt, she succumbed to her wounds. Investigators are examining two captured alligators, including a 13-foot specimen found at the scene, to identify the attacker.

A woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said.

Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.