I was in Brevard County for a few years and they were everywhere, golf courses, lakes, really any standing body of water could be a danger. I’m sure the parents feel awful and they really couldn’t have known, but it’s a risk in Florida
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We live in Florida. We’ve been swimming in many bodies of water here where alligators live. It’s not usually a problem as they are afraid of humans. Now they WILL go after small pets, but they usually leave people alone.
gators don’t know the dif between a yapping miniature poodle and a toddling 2 year old
A month ago there were two gators removed from the lake across the street from me because they were stalking a toddler that was at the edge of the lake. One gator was 9 feet,the other about 8 feet,and there are others still in the lake,and are no problem. People fish the lake all the time,no problems. We are in south central Florida about 45 minutes north of where the huge gator was caught after it was eating cows,and being a pain in the butt to farmers. Where ever there are lakes,lots of them,just like here you will have gators. Just beware,and keep in contact with fish and game commission.