Body found in gator attack

DAVIE, Fla. — State wildlife searchers have located the body of a woman believed to have been killed during an alligator attack in South Florida.

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said late Friday the remains of 47-year-old Shizuka Matsuki were found in a lake in Davie, Florida.

A witness told authorities he saw the woman walking two dogs Friday and then noticed the dogs alone, barking near the water. One of the dogs had a fresh injury, a gash on its side.

The alligator believed to be responsible for the attack was captured and killed. A necropsy of the alligator showed evidence that the gator had attacked Matsuki.

Wildlife officials say they are conducting an investigation into Matsuki’s death.