In a tragic incident on Lake Kissimmee, a Florida woman, Cynthia Diekema, was killed by an alligator after her canoe capsized when they accidentally drifted over the animal. The incident occurred while the couple was paddling in shallow waters. Witnesses reported that the husband attempted to fend off the alligator but was unsuccessful. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission noted this as part of a concerning trend, as the state has seen a number of alligator attacks, with fatal encounters being relatively rare since tracking began in 1948.
It sounds like the canoe drifted over, on top of the alligator. The alligator was startled.
The incident occurred in about 2.5 feet of water when the couple encountered a large alligator, resulting in a canoe overturning.
Investigators revealed that since 1948, there have been 487 unprovoked alligator bites in Florida, with 27 resulting in fatalities.
Cynthia Diekema, 61-year-old victim, lost her life in a tragic encounter while canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee.
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