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71-year-old man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing
Original: 71-year-old man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing alongside lake
A 71-year-old man was killed by a 12-foot alligator while fishing beside a lake, according to multiple US local news outlets reporting the fatal attack. The animal's involvement in the man's death has drawn widespread attention, and authorities are typically expected to locate and remove the alligator following such incidents. Details about the exact location of the lake and the circumstances of the attack have not been confirmed in the available reports.
Why now: Fatal alligator attacks on humans are rare, making the deadly encounter a major national news story.
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- 71-year-old man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing alongside lake · WFLX
- 71-year-old man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing alongside lake · ABC7 WWSB
- 71-year-old man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing alongside lake · WCTV
- 71-year-old man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing alongside lake · Valley News Live
- 71-year-old man killed by 12-foot alligator while fishing alongside lake · WEAU
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