Massive alligator attacks young swimmer in nature preserve despite posted warning

A child was rushed to a Florida hospital after being bitten by an alligator while swimming in an off-limits nature preserve.

The incident happened Monday afternoon at Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando County, according to a Facebook post from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

The victim, who has not been identified, suffered puncture wounds to the arm and leg after being bitten by an alligator estimated to be between 9 and 12 feet long, according to officials. 

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