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Massive Alligator Surprises Family on Florida Porch

5/14/2025

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A family in Fort Myers, Florida, got the shock of their lives when a massive alligator made an unexpected appearance on their porch. The Lee County Sheriff's Office captured the moment on video as deputies expertly wrangled the creature and handed it over to a trapper. This incident adds to a string of recent alligator encounters in the area, including a tragic fatal attack.

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Story summary

A family in Fort Myers, Florida, got the shock of their lives when a massive alligator made an unexpected appearance on their porch. The Lee County Sheriff's Office captured the moment on video as deputies expertly wrangled the creature and handed it over to a trapper. This incident adds to a string of recent alligator encounters in the area, including a tragic fatal attack.