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Alligator Killed 50-Pound Pit Bull On College Campus
"The sound of dogs barking and playing may draw an alligator to the area," the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Watch Giant Cannibal Alligator Feast on Love Rival on Florida Golf Course
The alligator, named Grandpappy, appears to have been getting rid of the competition as mating season approaches.
Alligator Devours Florida Man's Pet Dog During Walk
The animal reportedly ate the dog while it was being exercised, in the day's second alligator attack in that part of Florida.
Remains of Man Attacked During Hurricane Ida Found Inside Alligator
The 12-foot-long alligator was captured Monday morning and authorities are working with the coroner to confirm the remains belong to a missing 71-year-old man.
Alligator Attack Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Florida
William Simmons of Fort Myers was bitten while walking in the Wa-Ke Hatchee Park in Lee County.
Zoo Guest Jumps Into Enclosure to Save Handler Bitten by Gator
The zoo later shared that the handler, Lindsay Bull, was hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery.
Dog Loses Tail but Survives After Owner Pulls Pet From Alligator's Mouth
The dog's owner, Brian Savage, said that his pet was attacked by the alligator while they were walking past a pond known for housing gators.
Florida Man Allegedly Threw Alligator Around by Tail to 'Teach It a Lesson'
Police saw him "throw the alligator over his shoulder and then throw it down to the ground as if he were trying to injure the alligator."
Nearly 12-Foot Alligator Kills Woman's Pet Dog in Violent Attack
"Alligators are opportunistic feeders and will eat animals that are readily available to them," the FWC warns.
Woman Tries Removing Alligator Off Road by Kicking It, Viral Video Shows
"This animal has one of the most powerful bites among animals. Sure let's use our foot," one viewer posted.
Florida Woman Found Dead in Pond Was Attacked by Alligator, Family Says
"You're at breeding season and basically the females are laying eggs and nesting. It could definitely be a bad situation for someone in the water."
7-Foot Alligator Bites Woman Walking Her Dog in Florida
A witness to the attack said the alligator was attempting to bite the woman's dog.
Alligator Bites Man's Head, Pulls Him Down Florida River
Jeffrey Heim, 25, required 34 staples to close the head wound he suffered while diving in the Myakka River on May 30.
Alligator Snatches Family's Pet Dog in Florida
The 13-pound dog was killed after running into a lake close to its home on a U.S. naval base in Jacksonville.
Police 'Arrest' Alligator For 'Suspicious Activity' In Woman's Backyard
Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez joked that the law-breaking gator "was apprehended, taken into custody and safely released into another side of the lake."
Stubborn Alligator Wrestles Cops Trying to Remove it From Home
A huge and stubborn alligator gave local authorities a run for their money on Tuesday when it refused to move from its spot in front of a Mississippi home.
State Says 226 Alligators Have Been Removed from Disney Property Since 2016
Following the tragic death of 2-year-old Lane Thomas Graves in 2016, Walt Disney World has removed a reported 226 alligators from its property in an effort to keep guests safe.
Florida Man Wrestles Alligator Attacking His 8-Month-Old Puppy
The dog's heroic owner, Mike McCoy, recounted the scary scene: "He was in the death roll with that old gator."
Florida Man Fights Alligator To Rescue Pet Dog From Its Jaws
Mike McCoy did not hesitate to dive in and rescue his pet dog Jake after the pooch was pulled down into the water.
'I Was Attacked By An 8ft Alligator in Florida'
The alligator began to try and pull me back into the water. I was trying to pull back away from him, too. Because when an alligator has its grip on you, their next move is to try and do a death roll.
Alligator Attacks Elderly Woman in Gated Community, Drags Her Into Pond
The woman is recovering in hospital following the attack at Okatie on Friday.
South Carolina Woman Killed in Alligator Attack Tried to 'Pet' Reptile
"The individual was videoing the alligator and walked up to the water's edge while the gator was still fully immersed," said Department of Natural Resources Assistant Chief of Wildlife Sam Chappelear.
Fatal Alligator Attack in South Carolina Sees Woman Killed in a Pond
The woman was reported to have been about four feet from the edge of the pond before she was dragged into the water by the alligator.
Nine-foot Alligator Bites 68-year-old South Carolina Woman Walking Her Dog
Officials have warned residents in the area of the attack to be vigilant when walking near ponds or lagoons.
Florida Man Pries Open Alligator's Mouth After it Attacked His Pet Labrador
"We got a happy ending with this one, it is a good ending. They don't always happen that way," said lieutenant Rob Gerkin, of the FWC, after the man and dog survived the gator attack.
Florida Men Keep Getting Bitten by Alligators. Scientists Now Know Why
During the study period, there were 22 confirmed fatal attacks.
Florida Alligator Attacked Girl, 5, in Lake as Grandfather 'Pounded Water'
"It was so shocking that it came around behind us the way that it did," the child's grandfather Clifford Gregg told local media, describing the June 1 incident.
Gator Attacks Florida Retirement Community, Bites Foot
The man was reportedly attacked after approaching the side of a pond to scare away a bird.
Alligator Attacks Homeless Woman in Florida
Police are now trying to catch and remove the alligator.
How to Fight Off an Alligator Attack
Experts say running away, making a noise and fighting back is the best way to survive a gator encounter.