Florida woman attacked by alligator, flown to hospital, firefighters say

A woman in Brevard County, Florida, was airlifted to a hospital after she was bitten by an alligator Saturday, according to firefighters.

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Firefighters said the attack occurred west of Fay Lake Wilderness Park in Port St. John.

The woman suffered significant bite injuries and was flown to a nearby trauma center, firefighters said.

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