A man visiting the Florida Everglades is recovering after being bitten by a crocodile following a boating accident at the Flamingo Marina in Everglades National Park. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, where the 68-year-old man capsized his sailboat in the marina basin and attempted to swim to shore with his boat. Witnesses observed him submerge underwater, prompting a response from park rangers.
The man sustained a laceration on his leg as a result of the crocodile bite. He was promptly attended to by park rangers and later transported to a hospital by Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue in stable condition. Further details regarding his condition have not been disclosed at this time.
Authorities, including rangers and park biologists, are actively investigating the incident and closely monitoring the suspected crocodile involved in the attack. Crocodiles, a federally threatened species, are less prevalent than alligators in Florida, although their habitats can intersect. Alligators are distinguishable by their darker coloration, broader snouts, and preference for freshwater environments. Conversely, crocodiles possess narrower, more triangular heads and are commonly found in coastal, brackish, and saltwater habitats.
