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In a tragic incident last year, a homeless woman named Sabrina Peckham lost her life to a Florida alligator. The grim details of the event have recently come to light through new photos and video footage released by TMZ, obtained from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The body cam footage captures the intense moments following the discovery. Wildlife officials, having located and killed the alligator, retrieved the massive reptile from the water. The alligator was then placed onto a truck bed, where officials proceeded to cut it open.
The purpose of this grim task was to recover Peckham’s remains, which were found inside the alligator’s stomach. While the released footage does not include images of Peckham’s remains, one photo reveals the dissected alligator—a graphic sight.
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TMZ's full report indicates that the alligator had consumed a significant portion of Peckham’s body. Photos from the report show her arm and other limbs retrieved from within the animal. It appears the alligator had eaten her entire torso, underscoring the ferocity of the attack.
The circumstances surrounding Peckham’s death remain unclear. In September, local residents spotted what appeared to be a human body in the alligator's mouth and promptly alerted authorities. Investigations led officials to Peckham’s campsite, which was found in complete disarray. It remains a mystery how Peckham ended up in the alligator's jaws.
Horrifying bodycam footage shows a 14ft alligator with the body of 41-year-old Sabrina Peckham in its stomach after dragging her into a canal in Clearwater. The alligator was killed. #Florida #AlligatorAttack pic.twitter.com/SOc614dHa6
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Peckham’s daughter has spoken out, asserting that her mother did not provoke the alligator. She believes her mother was likely attacked in the darkness while returning to her encampment.
The tragedy has left Peckham’s family and the local community in shock, raising questions about safety and wildlife management in the area.