Woman, 31, identified as alligator victim - as final moments revealed
A woman who died during a horrific alligator attack in central Florida on Sunday has been identified, with her terrifying final moments also revealed in a harrowing report.
Brittany Clark, 31, had been enjoying a hike in the picturesque Little Big Econ State Forest with her boyfriend and best friend when they took a dip in a river just after 1.30pm.
Chilling 911 audio from the scene previously revealed how an alligator snuck up on the trio before viciously attacking Clark by tearing off both of her arms.
Now, a medical examiner's report obtained by the Daily Mail has given more details about Clark's final moments, including how her boyfriend heroically fought the gator even as it dragged them both underwater into a 'death roll'.
A 'death roll' is a technique alligators use to subdue prey by violently twisting onto their backs before attempting to pull the victim underwater to drown them.
The report describes how Chance Allison risked his life and eventually managed to pry his girlfriend from the gator's jaws - but it was too late to save her.
It also details how officials tracked down the 12-foot apex predator in the aftermath and 'put it down', before decapitating it and keeping its head as 'evidence'.
The horror unfolded when Clark, Allison, and an unnamed friend were swimming in 'shoulder-deep water' in the Econlockhatchee River close to a popular hiking trail.
The 31-year-old woman who died during a horrific alligator attack in central Florida on Sunday has been identified as Orlando native Brittany Clark
Clark had been enjoying a hike in the picturesque Little Big Econ State Forest with her boyfriend and friend when they took a dip in a river just after 1.30pm
'While they were swimming an alligator grabbed (Clark) by her arm and began the "death roll",' the report reads.
'Her boyfriend Chance grabbed the alligator trying to get it to release her when it took them both underwater'.
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Allison managed to get the gator to release her arm 'for a moment' - but it seized its jaws on her other arm instead.
'Chance attempted to bring them both to shore when the alligator finally let go and CPR was started on shore by her boyfriend, and 911 was called,' the report states.
Screaming and crying could be heard in audio of the call as the alligator tore Clark's arms from their sockets.
Allison could be heard telling call handlers he was 'still trying to get her arms away from the alligator's mouth' even as he made the call.
Moments later, he told the operator that 'both her arms, both her arms are off', while her friend told them that one arm was 'hanging by a thread.'
When the dispatcher asked where the other arm was, the woman replied: 'Gone'.
Clark's boyfriend, Chance Allison, heroically tried to fight off the alligator, the report reveals
The report describes how Allison risked his life and eventually managed to pry his girlfriend from the gator's jaws - but it was too late to save her
Allison described the situation as 'bad, real bad' while urging responders to 'please hurry... she's losing a lot of...' before his voice trailed off.
The gator eventually 'went away,' Allison told the operator, before describing his girlfriend's injuries as 'horrible'.
Allison said he had stepped in to help, and he dragged Clark out of the water with the help of her friend.
'We're far off the trail, we're off of a little launch area by the river... We need help now!' he told the operator.
'You may see a helicopter. If you see it, just try and flag it down if you can,' the operator responded.
Barr Street Trailhead, the popular hiking route where the horror unfolded, is now closed until further notice.
The vicious attack unfolded as the trio took a dip in the shallows of the Econlockhatchee River (pictured above) in Little Big Econ State Forest, 20 miles north-east of Orlando
Clark's Facebook page shows she was a big fan of the outdoors - pictured frequently on hikes and swimming in nature.
The horrific incident marks the third alligator attack in central Florida over the last week.
Seven days before, a gator attack was reported at Rainbow River in Merriam County, and a child was injured in another incident in the same county on Saturday.
Attacks on humans are rare in the US, according to the Florida Wildlife Commission, but alligators are more territorial during mating season, which lasts from April until the end of June.
Queen Camilla blasted as ‘deplorable’ for posting photo with J.K. Rowling at palace during Pride Month
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By Antoinette Bueno Published June 30, 2026, 4:09 p.m. ETSee more of our coverage in your search results.
Add Page Six on GoogleQueen Camilla ignited anger for posting an Instagram pic with J.K. Rowling — given the timing and the author’s controversial trans views.
Taking to Instagram Tuesday, the wife of King Charles III shared a picture of herself and the “Harry Potter” author posing together at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.
Camilla, 78, dressed in an all-blue outfit and stood side by side with Rowling, 60, who wore a white blazer over a navy blue blouse and trousers. The queen noted that the two had a “shared passion for books” and a “deep commitment” to children reading for pleasure.
“Her Majesty and Ms Rowling discussed the importance of ensuring that young people have access to books and the vital part reading plays in opening doors for future generations,” the caption read in part.
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Critics took to the comments section to call out Camilla for posting a pic with Rowling during Pride Month — an observance every June to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community — given Rowling’s public anti-trans views.
“As an admirer of the Queen and her Reading Room I’m deeply disappointed in her giving a platform to JKR, any month but especially during Pride Month,” one person wrote. “There are many other admirable individuals to spotlight who champion reading for children and young people.”
Another user commented, “During pride month, is a statement.”
“trans rights are human rights 🏳️⚧️❤️,” multiple others wrote.
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One Instagram user even called the royal “deplorable.”
“AND During pride month no less 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 I stand with the LGBTQI+ community ✊🏼,” the user continued.
However, some defended Rowling, noting that she was entitled to her own opinions.
“There is a clear double standard when people with large platforms say things you agree with and are celebrated for it, but someone who expresses a different opinion is condemned and attacked,” one person argued in the comments section. “That kind of inconsistency comes across as biased.”
In October 2023, Rowling shared a photo on social media reading, “Repeat after us: Trans women are women,” with the caption, “No.” She said she would willingly go to jail for her views.
“I’ll happily do two years if the alternative is compelled speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex,” Rowling wrote.
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The author has continued to speak out on trans rights, creating a rift between major “Harry Potter” stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, who have publicly denounced her views.
Last May, Rowling hit back in a scathing essay when multiple “Harry Potter” actors signed a pro-trans open letter after the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer strictly to a biological woman and biological sex.
She described the actors — among them being Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung — as “back-stabbing colleagues” who she said are “motivated by fear.”
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Actor John Lithgow — who’s playing Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” HBO reboot — admitted in April that he was urged to stay away from the show due to Rowling’s controversial views, but ultimately decided not to.
“I do disagree with much of it. Much of it, I think, has been twisted and represented, and she has sort of doubled down on it at her own cost,” he told the New Yorker Radio Hour.
“I just felt the reasons to do it were much, much stronger than the reasons to protest against what Rowling has done and said.”
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