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From Fox News: A North Carolina girl was injured last weekend after coming in contact with an alligator while she and a group of other children were swimming in Lake Waccamaw, located about an hour west of Wilmington.
The Lake Waccamaw Police Department announced the incident on Friday, June 13, saying multiple children were playing in about four feet of water when the 12-year-old victim yelled, “Something bit me!”
The children were “rushed out of the water,” at which point an alligator surfaced in the shallow water, police said.
“The injuries sustained were serious but not life-threatening in any way,” the police department said. “It is also unclear as to if the injuries were caused by a bite or a claw. But they were definitely caused by the alligator.”
The Police statement continues:
The alligator responsible for this incident has been neutralized. NC Wildlife Resources Commission is on point with this situation and are doing an excellent job.
We remind our residents and visitors to remain ever vigilant and aware of their surroundings. In this particular case, the gator was never seen till after the incident occurred, and multiple adults were present.
Please respect the water and understand these animals are not tame or pets. If you see one, maintain a safe distance at all times. And exit the water if you are in it.
What’s being done after a child was injured by an alligator at Lake Waccamaw? Mayor Matt Wilson discusses how the town and state are responding in the latest episode of On the Record.
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