Florida Alligator Attack Sparks Panicked 911 Call as Witnesses Say Arm Was Gone

Attack in Silver River

Dina Spann, 58, was swimming with a group in the Silver River when an alligator attacked her over the summer. The incident took place near Ray Wayside Park in Marion County, Florida.

Reports say the attack left Spann with severe injuries. The circumstances of the attack are described in accounts of the emergency calls released later.

911 Calls Capture Response

Two recordings of 911 calls document the frantic moments following the attack. The New York Post obtained the audio. Witnesses can be heard describing Spann’s injuries as they sought help. One reported description was that her arm was gone.

What the Reports Establish

The available account identifies Spann, her age, the location and the summer timing. It does not provide further details about her condition after the attack. The account also does not say how the alligator was handled or provide an update on Spann’s recovery.