Alligator injures swimmer despite signs

A child was bitten by a large alligator while swimming in a Florida preserve not designated for swimming. The incident occurred at Weeki Wachee Preserve, leaving the child with puncture wounds to the arm and leg, though injuries were not life-threatening. Authorities responded with airboats to rescue the victims, and a trapper was sent to capture the alligator, which was estimated to be between 9 and 12 feet long. Experts emphasize the importance of swimming only in designated areas to avoid dangerous encounters with alligators.

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