A 31-year-old woman died on Sunday after an alligator tore off both her arms during a swim with friends in Florida. Horror struck in the Econlockhatchee River, marking the latest in a series of gator incidents that have prompted urgent warnings from wildlife officials.

In recent days there have been three alligator attacks in central Florida and a deadly crocodile attack in Mexico. The victim in one case was just sitting on the beach. Cristian Benavides has more.

Wildlife officials said the gator bit the child's hand during a fishing excursion near Umatilla.

Kansas City Animal Control now has the reptile and is expected to keep it for a short time while officials try to find out whether it belongs to someone.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating an alligator attack that occurred on Sunday afternoon near the Econlockhatchee River.