Tragic Alligator Attack Claims Life of Florida Woman, Brittany Clark

WHO:

NY Post - Brittany Clark's best friend, Jayden Hernandez, described her as “one of the strongest, care-free, feral, hardworking, most loving, selfless person I knew” in an emotional tribute.

NY Post - Clark's boyfriend, Chance Allison, expressed disbelief about the incident, stating, "We had so many things planned out and memories to be made."

NY Post - Brittany Clark's roommate made a harrowing call to her father as she bled out from the alligator attack.

The Independent - Jayden Hernandez described Brittany Clark as “one of the strongest, care-free, feral, hardworking, most loving, selfless person I knew.”

The Independent - Chance Allison, Clark's boyfriend, attempted to save her during the attack.

NY Post - The victim was identified as 31-year-old Brittany Clark from Orlando.

The Independent - Clark was with her boyfriend Chance Allison and her best friend Jayden Hernandez during the incident.

Fox 35 - Clark's brother, Nick, described her as an amazing person who loved the outdoors.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that the alligator attack was the third incident in Central Florida within a week.

NY Post - The investigation remains active, with samples taken from both alligators captured after the attack.

NY Post - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that the alligator attack was the third incident in Central Florida within a week.

NY Post - A juvenile was bitten on the hand while fishing at Nelson Fish Camp in Marion County on June 28, and an 8-foot alligator was captured as a result.

NY Post - A man was attacked on Marion County’s Rainbow River on June 21 and has since been released from the hospital.

The Independent - A medical examiner's report stated that the alligator grabbed Clark by her arm and began the "death roll."

The Independent - The 911 call revealed that Clark's arm had "gone" completely, indicating severe injuries.

NY Post - Brittany Clark was fatally attacked by a 13-foot alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River.

The Independent - The alligator bit off both of Clark's arms during the attack.

The Independent - Clark's boyfriend attempted to save her by fighting the alligator, which resulted in both of them being taken underwater.

The Independent - CPR was initiated on shore by Chance Allison after the alligator released Clark.

The Independent - A 911 call revealed that Clark's arm had "gone" completely.

The Independent - Two alligators were captured and killed following the attack, one measuring 13 feet and another 12.5 feet.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident occurred in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest in Florida.

The Independent - The 12.5-foot alligator was found approximately half a mile away from the attack site.

WHEN:

NY Post - The attack occurred on June 28.

The Independent - The attack took place around 1:30 p.m.

WHY:

The Independent - Hernandez recounted that they had joked about "air bubbles" in the water moments before the attack, suggesting a sense of normalcy before the incident.

The Independent - The attack was described as a "devastating surprise attack" while the group was swimming in shallow water.

HOW:

NY Post - Newly released bodycam footage shows a Florida deputy’s attempt to save Brittany Clark, including the use of a tourniquet after finding her with fatal injuries.

NY Post - The 911 call revealed that Clark's boyfriend, Chance Allison, was desperately trying to save her after one of her arms had been ripped off by the alligator.

The Independent - Chance Allison fought the alligator in a desperate attempt to save Clark, which resulted in both of them being taken underwater.

The Independent - The alligator initiated a "death roll" after grabbing Clark by her arm.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Brittany Clark's best friend, Jayden Hernandez, paid an emotional tribute, describing her as “one of the strongest, care-free, feral, hardworking, most loving, selfless person I knew,” while her boyfriend, Chance Allison, expressed disbelief over the tragic incident, saying they had so many plans and memories ahead. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that this alligator attack marks the third incident in Central Florida within a week, and the investigation is ongoing, with samples taken from both alligators captured after the attack. Newly released bodycam footage reveals a Florida deputy's desperate attempt to save Brittany, including the use of a tourniquet after finding her with fatal injuries.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 15:42 UTC)

In a tragic incident, Brittany Clark's roommate made a desperate call to her father as she bled out from an alligator attack, while her boyfriend, Chance Allison, fought to save her after one of her arms was ripped off. This attack marks the third alligator incident in Central Florida within just a week, following an earlier attack where a juvenile was bitten on the hand at Nelson Fish Camp and another man was attacked on the Rainbow River. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has since captured an 8-foot alligator linked to these events.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 13:35 UTC)

Jayden Hernandez described Brittany Clark as “one of the strongest, care-free, feral, hardworking, most loving, selfless person I knew,” while her boyfriend, Chance Allison, bravely attempted to save her during a tragic alligator attack. A medical examiner's report revealed that the alligator grabbed Clark by her arm and began the "death roll," with a 911 call indicating that her arm had "gone" completely, highlighting the severity of her injuries. Moments before the incident, Hernandez recalled joking about "air bubbles" in the water, which contrasted sharply with the chaos that followed as Allison fought the alligator in a desperate effort to rescue Clark, resulting in both of them being taken underwater.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 04:19 UTC)

Brittany Clark, a 31-year-old from Orlando, was tragically attacked and killed by a 13-foot alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest in Florida. During the incident, Clark was accompanied by her boyfriend, Chance Allison, and her best friend, Jayden Hernandez. The alligator bit off both of Clark's arms, and despite Allison's brave attempt to save her, both were pulled underwater. After the alligator released her, CPR was performed on the shore, but a 911 call revealed that Clark's arm had "gone" completely. Following the attack, two alligators were captured and killed, one measuring 13 feet and the other 12.5 feet, with the smaller one found approximately half a mile from the site of the incident.