CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is investigating an alligator attack in Citrus County on Wednesday. 

  • Homeless woman attacked by gator, FWC says
  • Woman was swimming in Lake Hernando
  • Woman suffered non-life threatening injuries
  • MORE: Alligators in Florida

FWC officials say a homeless woman was swimming in Lake Hernando when a 5 to 6-foot alligator grabbed her by her left arm and dragged her underwater. 

Officials say the woman was able to get away and call 911. She was treated at the Ocala Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

FWC and the Citrus County Sheriff's Office are working to catch the gator. 

Officials say anyone who believes a specific alligator poses a threat to people, pets, or property they should call the toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR or 866-392-4286.