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Florida Man Encounters Aggressive Alligator While Hiking

9/18/2025

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A man in Winter Springs, Florida, encountered a nine-foot aggressive alligator while hiking with his dogs near Howell Creek.
Noel Keller, a Florida native with prior alligator encounters, shared images of the incident on social media to raise awareness.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises keeping pets leashed and swimming only in designated areas, as alligators are most active at dusk and dawn.
Feeding alligators is illegal and poses dangers.

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A man in Winter Springs, Florida, encountered a nine-foot aggressive alligator while hiking with his dogs near Howell Creek.
Noel Keller, a Florida native with prior alligator encounters, shared images of the incident on social media to raise awareness.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises keeping pets leashed and swimming only in designated areas, as alligators are most active at dusk and dawn.
Feeding alligators is illegal and poses dangers.