A man who went snorkeling in the designated swimming area of Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest was bitten by an alligator, authorities say.
An alligator swims in the Florida Everglades on May 4, 2022, in Miami, Florida. Wildlife authorities say alligators can be hard to spot in water.
"Every body of water has the potential to have an alligator," the FWC wrote to Fox News Digital."Floridians andwhen in or near the water to reduce the chances of conflicts with alligators." The statement went on,"FWC encourages people not to swim early in the morning or late at night when alligators are more active. If you see an alligator, keep a safe distance and do not feed them."
Potentially dangerous alligators should be reported to the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program. The toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline is 866-FWC-GATOR .Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more.
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