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Video shows a stray alligator swimming near Florida's flooded streets after Hurricane Helene displaced it

Rain or shine, it's common for Floridians to brush up against gators.Collier County Sheriff's OfficeHurricane Helene displaced alligators, turtles, and other wildlife in Florida.Large storms often move wildlife from their habitats due to flooding.Residents who see an alligator should give it space and call authorities if it poses a threat.Florida's alligators, turtles, and even sharks are finding themselves in new territory in the wake of Hurricane Helene.On September 27, a Collier County Sheriff's Office drone captured footage of an alligator floating near San Marco Road in Southwest Florida, according to ABC-affiliate WZVN.Large storms have been known to move wildlife away from their typical habitats, especially when there's flooding."Alligators may be observed more frequently in flooded areas near marshes, swamps, rivers, and lakes after a hurricane or tropical storm," Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Lauren Claerbout told Business Insider via email.An alligator on the shore after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Punta Gorda, Florida in 2022.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonDisplaced alligators aren't necessarily a threatDuring past hurricanes, alligators have appeared in backyards and golf courses.In fact, it's not uncommon for Floridians to brush up against gators even during nicer weather.

 

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