The family of an 85-year-old woman killed by an alligator in Florida is suing the retirement village where the incident occurred, claiming the owners knew about the alligator in the pond but failed to remove it.
The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the village and points out that the alligator was known to residents.
The family’s attorneys also suggested that community rules forced the victim to walk her dog near the pond.
“One year ago, I received a phone call that every son dreads,” the victim’s son said.
“I never could have imagined the agonizing way that my mother spent the last moments of her life. No child should have to bury their mom under such horrible circumstances. This was a tragedy that was 100% preventable.”
“If Spanish Lakes had taken any, any measure of common sense, of reasonable action, Gloria would be here today with her five children, her fifteen grandchildren and her nine great-grandchildren,” attorney Gary Lesser said.
The alligator was later trapped and killed, and the neighborhood removed three more alligators.
“Spanish Lakes is one of these communities that has a rule: you can’t walk your dog in the streets of your community,” Lesser said.
“In fact, Gloria was given a violation and eviction warning for walking her small dog in the front yard of her house.”
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stated that alligator attacks are rare and typically occur when provoked.
Read Also:
Famous Journalist Who Mocked Unvaccinated Passes Away
VP Kamala Harris Reacts After Being Called ‘Incapable’
