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Gator attack victim airlifted from Plant City park after apparent bite

By FOX 13 News staff
Updated  February 28, 2023 8:46am EST
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FOX 51 Gainesville

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A Brandon woman says she’s hoping to get some help rescuing an alligator from her community’s retention pond that has had its mouth taped shut since December.

PLANT CITY, Fla. - Rescue crews airlifted a victim to the hospital after an apparent alligator attack in Edward Medard Conservation Park Monday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. 

The call came in just before 11 a.m. 

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MORE: Alligator with mouth taped shut in Brandon pond rescued and relocated

The park is located in Plant City, south of Hopewell Road and east of Turkey Creek Road. 

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One of the park's features is a large body of water surrounded by boardwalks.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.