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Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Buffamonte , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The attack occurred on the Silver River and resulted in the loss of her right arm.
A woman is recovering at home after a serious incident involving an alligator. The attack occurred on the Silver River and resulted in the loss of her right arm. The incident happened on a Saturday, according to available information.
The woman survived the alligator bite but suffered severe injury. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the location of the Silver River, which is in Marion County.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman is recovering at home after a serious incident involving an alligator. The attack occurred on the Silver River and resulted in the loss of her right arm. The incident happened on a Saturday…
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