A terrifying week in Central Florida turned deadly after a woman was bitten and killed by an alligator while swimming with friends in a river.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the woman was in the Econlockhatchee River on Sunday, June 28, when the alligator attacked. She was rushed to a hospital after the bite, but officials said she later died from her injuries.

Her name has not yet been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The fatal attack was one of three separate alligator incidents reported in Central Florida in just seven days.

Just one day earlier, a child was attacked while fishing from the shore at Nelson Fish Camp in Marion County. Officials said the juvenile was bitten on the hand by an 8-foot alligator.

An officer responded to the scene and was able to capture the gator. The child was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The frightening string of attacks began on June 21, when a man came into contact with an alligator while spending time on the Rainbow River in Marion County.

He survived the attack and has since been released from the hospital, according to wildlife officials.

A contracted nuisance alligator trapper later located and removed the reptile from the area.

While alligator attacks can be terrifying, Florida wildlife officials say serious injuries from the animals are still rare. But they are urging people to stay alert, especially during the summer months when more families are out swimming, fishing and boating.

Officials recommend keeping a safe distance from alligators, swimming only in designated areas during daylight hours and never feeding the reptiles.

The warning comes after a deadly week that has left many Central Florida residents on edge — and serves as a chilling reminder that in Florida’s waters, danger can be lurking just beneath the surface.