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Headless Alligator Found, Sparks Illegal Hunting Fears

5/21/2025

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A headless alligator carcass was discovered floating in a Cape Coral canal on May 13, raising alarms among residents about possible illegal hunting activities. Wildlife officials are now probing the incident, emphasizing the illegality of possessing alligators outside of hunting season. This unsettling find echoes similar mutilated alligator cases reported in the area last year.

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Story summary

A headless alligator carcass was discovered floating in a Cape Coral canal on May 13, raising alarms among residents about possible illegal hunting activities. Wildlife officials are now probing the incident, emphasizing the illegality of possessing alligators outside of hunting season. This unsettling find echoes similar mutilated alligator cases reported in the area last year.