The fatal attack occurred in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Alligators growl at Alex Sundstrom regularly. The competitive kayaker glides near alligators in the waters of Jupiter five times each week. He once surfed in the wake of a large alligator.

A kayaker died Tuesday after being attacked by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park, authorities said. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was called to assist the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...