A child was bitten by an alligator while swimming in a preserve area where swimming is prohibited. The alligator is estimated to have been 9 to 12 feet long. This incident occurred on Labor Day.

Details of the attack are limited, but it is known that the child was swimming in an area that was off-limits. The size of the alligator and the fact that the area was prohibited suggest a serious situation.

Further information about the incident can be found through the source. The attack resulted in the child being bitten, but no additional details are available in this brief summary.