Dina Spann, 58, lost part of her arm after an alligator attacked her while she was floating in Florida’s Silver River in Marion County. Her son, Zach Guerrina, says tourists and TikTok creators may be making alligators less wary of people by feeding or touching them, potentially increasing the risk of dangerous encounters.

The attack happened on Saturday and follows concern about increased human–alligator interactions in Florida. A crocodile expert featured alongside the report said drought conditions could also be contributing to more encounters, although the article presents Guerrina’s comments as his view rather than established cause.