High Alert and Lowered Eyes

There’s a bunch of hungry gators in Florida according to a report in today’s New York Times:

While alligator attacks are not everyday occurrences in the state — only 17 fatal attacks have been reported since 1948 — three women have been killed by alligators in the past week, prompting concern among residents, visitors and state wildlife officials.

The women were 23, 28 and 43.