The Brief A woman was transported to the hospital after being bitten by an alligator on Aug. 9. Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the woman was swimming in the Silver River in Marion County when the incident occurred. The victim was transported to the hospital as a trauma alert, Marion County Fire Rescue reported Sunday. The woman was then assisted by Good Samaritans, who brought her back to shore, according to wildlife officials. Silver River reopensFollowing the incident, Marion County officials reported that Silver River was temporarily closed while the trapper worked to remove the alligator.