The Brief
- The incident happened when the woman was swimming in the Silver River, according to officials.
- FWC officers responded to the scene to locate the alligator.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A woman is recovering in the hospital after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator while swimming in Marion County on Saturday.
Officials said the woman was swimming in the Silver River when she was bitten on the arm. The woman was then assisted by Good Samaritans, who brought her back to shore, according to wildlife officials.
The woman was later transported to an area hospital for treatment, officials said. …