Many Florida residents have uploaded videos of gators roaming their neighborhhods in floodwaterscaused by hurricane Milton.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in a post on X, stated, “Alligators & snakes may be seen more frequently in areas with flooding.”
One video uploaded on X shows a gator inside of a. flooded home.
Take a look:
You won’t believe this 😱 Hurricane Milton brought more than just wind and rain to Florida—it’s bringing alligators into people’s homes! 🐊💨 Check out this wild video of a gator inside a house. Nature’s power is unreal Stay safe, everyone 🙏 #HurricaneMilton #Florida #Wildlife pic.twitter.com/as0OigEW99
— LM (@LM_891) October 10, 2024
A North Fort Myers resident captured video of a gator appearing from the floodwaters during Hurricane Milton. pic.twitter.com/0kEKce17tU
— NBC2 News (WBBH-TV) (@NBC2) October 10, 2024
Per USA Today:
There are a lot of dangers hidden in floodwaters: debris, bacteria, sewage.
In Florida, add alligators, snakes and other wildlife to the list of things to worry about in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
“Alligators & #snakes may be seen more frequently in areas with flooding,” the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission posted on social media Thursday afternoon. “Keep them at a distance & give them space.”
That’s no idle warning: Social media posts have shown alligators walking along rain-soaked streets, bellowing at the storm and even making themselves at home in a flooded house. NBC2, a television station in Fort Myers, posted a video from a viewer of an alligator chomping at a car door.
🐊 GATORS in FLORIDA WATER for Hurricane Milton! 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/8PYS4ihefQ
— The 7 YEARS THEORY (@7YearsTheory) October 10, 2024
Per The Mirror:
A wildlife expert has warned Florida is about to see an uptick in alligator encounters after their habitats were disturbed by Hurricane Milton’s ruthless floods.
Christopher Gillette, who operates a wildlife refuge in Putnam County, is urging Florida locals to stay alert. He said: “There will be lots of disturbed animals on the move, they’re trying to survive the storm too.”
Breaking news from Florida:
An alligator was spotted casually strolling through a suburban neighborhood this morning, probably scouting out his new water front property thanks to hurricane Milton.
Witnesses say the gator seemed unbothered, possibly admiring those freshly… pic.twitter.com/9ZXvlG9oNW
— Jay – the arborist (@SenatorDeaton) October 10, 2024
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