Police: Arm found in Gator after woman reported missing at lake

Broward County, Fla — Trappers caught and killed a 12 foot alligator that they believe attacked a woman while she was walking her dogs near a lake Friday morning .

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said in a statement that a necropsy confirmed the gator bit the woman and they believe she is dead.  Davie Police say a witness saw the woman walking her dogs at the park this morning. One of the dogs was barking on the bank of the lake and refused to leave while police divers searched for the woman.

The victim was later identified as 47-year-old Shizuka Matsuki.

A Davie Police Detective said trappers had seen a 12-foot alligator and residents said they've also noticed a large gator in the area recently.