Alligator Attack: Hunter In Florida Airlifted To Hospital After 'Substantial' Bite To Leg

An unidentified man in Florida suffered injuries Saturday after being attacked by an alligator. The victim was airlifted to a hospital, according to reports.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said that the victim was a hunter who suffered a "substantial" bite to the leg from an alligator believed to be about 10-feet long.

Martin County Fire Rescue found the victim in DuPuis Management area Saturday morning after a 911 call. The man reportedly is still being treated for the attack.

The 21,875-acre protected area is located to the northwest of West Palm Beach in southern Florida. DuPuis has hiking, hunting, horseback riding, cycling and fishing, with swamps known for having alligators. Other animals include deer, eagles, coyotes and hawks.

Florida is known for its alligator population. The wildlife organization Defender of Wildlife estimates that there are roughly 1.25 million alligators in the state.

In May, a woman was airlifted after suffering "significant bite injuries" from an alligator at a wilderness park near Cape Canaveral.

In 2016, a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort.

A report released earlier this year said that many of the alligator attacks in Florida occur when humans try to feed the animals. Researchers examined 594 alligator attacks from 1971-2014 and found that in 34.7% of the cases people were bitten after they had attempted to feed the alligator.

Experts warn to not swim or wade in water at night, which is the prime feeding time for alligators.