Photographer recalls photos of girl bit by gator
Florida photographer Julie White said she was with her husband at Alexander Springs taking photos when they noticed an alligator in the water, and then noticed a woman with blood on her face. Turns out, that woman had been attacked by a 9-foot alligator while snorkeling. While she didn't witness the attack itself, Julie said they saw the alligator swimming towards other people. That's when she put down her camera and began to warn then.
Florida photographer Julie White said she was with her husband at Alexander Springs taking photos when they noticed an alligator in the water, and then noticed a woman with blood on her face. Turns out, that woman had been attacked by a 9-foot alligator while snorkeling. While she didn't witness the attack itself, Julie said they saw the alligator swimming towards other people. That's when she put down her camera and began to warn then.
Florida's second-heaviest python taken down
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently. Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
How many guys does it take to wrangle Florida's second-heaviest Burmese python? Five, apparently. Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The most polite bear trick-or-treating in Florida
Zac Lee, who lives in Navarre in the Florida Panhandle, had an unexpected trick-or-treater on Halloween -- a group of black bears. But there was one who was the most polite -- sniffing around the candy bowl left outside and seemingly taking a single piece of candy.
Zac Lee, who lives in Navarre in the Florida Panhandle, had an unexpected trick-or-treater on Halloween -- a group of black bears. But there was one who was the most polite -- sniffing around the candy bowl left outside and seemingly taking a single piece of candy.
Bobcats on the prowl in DeBary neighborhood
Bobcats are on the prowl in Central Florida. Residents in one DeBary neighborhood are on edge after they said the bobcats are preying on their pets.
Bobcats are on the prowl in Central Florida. Residents in one DeBary neighborhood are on edge after they said the bobcats are preying on their pets.
12-foot, 80-pound python found in Central Florida
A massive, 12-foot python was found in South Brevard County by two women who were on a gator hunt
A massive, 12-foot python was found in South Brevard County by two women who were on a gator hunt
Bears wreak havoc on Leesburg home
A family in Leesburg is dealing with a bear problem. Over the past four years, bears have broken into their home several times -- sometimes even as often as every other night.
A family in Leesburg is dealing with a bear problem. Over the past four years, bears have broken into their home several times -- sometimes even as often as every other night.
New video shows bear rescue at Magic Kingdom
New video has been released of the adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom last month that forced more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close.
New video has been released of the adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom last month that forced more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close.
Big bear spotted in Lake Mary neighborhood
A big black bear was spotted in a Lake Mary neighborhood over the weekend.
A big black bear was spotted in a Lake Mary neighborhood over the weekend.
Jawlene, the jawless alligator, getting stronger
"Jawlene," the young alligator found without the upper part of her jaw, is getting stronger and adapting to her new home at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. Savannah Boan, Jawlene's primary caretaker, provides an update on Jawlene's weight, health, and her possible future.
"Jawlene," the young alligator found without the upper part of her jaw, is getting stronger and adapting to her new home at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. Savannah Boan, Jawlene's primary caretaker, provides an update on Jawlene's weight, health, and her possible future.
Deer disrupts Wisconsin Noodles & Company
People gathered for lunch at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Oct. 24 had an experience they will not soon forget. It included an impromptu visit from a buck!
People gathered for lunch at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Oct. 24 had an experience they will not soon forget. It included an impromptu visit from a buck!
Neighbors torn over crocodile relocation
A?massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.
A?massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.
Manatees may become endangered species soon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made them a threatened species back in 2017. Now, the federal agency says they may have acted too soon. From starvation and boat collisions to climate change, experts say Florida?s beloved sea cows are in trouble.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made them a threatened species back in 2017. Now, the federal agency says they may have acted too soon. From starvation and boat collisions to climate change, experts say Florida?s beloved sea cows are in trouble.
Bear spotted on sailboat in Florida
A bear was captured on camera hanging out on a catamaran boat in Naples, Florida
A bear was captured on camera hanging out on a catamaran boat in Naples, Florida
Rescuers keep up with bunny dumping
Pet bunnies are being dumped and abandoned all over Brevard County. Local rescuers with "Space Coast Bunnies" are opening up their homes to take in the pets but are running out of space. They say it?s only a matter of time before rabbits become the next neighborhood nuisance if the county doesn?t address the issue.
Pet bunnies are being dumped and abandoned all over Brevard County. Local rescuers with "Space Coast Bunnies" are opening up their homes to take in the pets but are running out of space. They say it?s only a matter of time before rabbits become the next neighborhood nuisance if the county doesn?t address the issue.
Opossum rescued from Volusia County home
Firefighters saved an opossum that was found trapped in a Volusia County home.
Firefighters saved an opossum that was found trapped in a Volusia County home.
Chunky bear grabs lunch inside garage
A bear made a pit stop inside a Sanford home's garage. It was all captured on camera
A bear made a pit stop inside a Sanford home's garage. It was all captured on camera
3 three-legged bears roaming Central Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said there are three known three-legged bears that it is tracking in Central Florida/ Bear advocates said the bears' injuries were likely sustained from snare traps or car vehicle strikes.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said there are three known three-legged bears that it is tracking in Central Florida/ Bear advocates said the bears' injuries were likely sustained from snare traps or car vehicle strikes.
3-legged bear returns to another home
Tripod, the 3-legged bear who went viral for opening up a fridge outside a Florida home and taking a white claw has returned to another Florida home -- yes he opened their fridge as well.
Tripod, the 3-legged bear who went viral for opening up a fridge outside a Florida home and taking a white claw has returned to another Florida home -- yes he opened their fridge as well.
13-foot alligator caught in Central Florida lake
FOX 35 viewer Mark Whitmire sent us this picture, saying he caught this 13-foot monster over the weekend in a Central Florida lake. The alligator weighs about 700 pounds. Whitmire told us that he has never caught a gator this big. He did not specify where the gator was caught.
FOX 35 viewer Mark Whitmire sent us this picture, saying he caught this 13-foot monster over the weekend in a Central Florida lake. The alligator weighs about 700 pounds. Whitmire told us that he has never caught a gator this big. He did not specify where the gator was caught.
What to do when you encounter an alligator
Floridians are very familiar with alligators. The reptiles are in every county in the state and can be found in most freshwater lakes, rivers, or canals. However, it is rare that a gator will attack a human. Still, if you ever come in close proximity to one, a Gatorland expert offers tips on how to avoid them.
Floridians are very familiar with alligators. The reptiles are in every county in the state and can be found in most freshwater lakes, rivers, or canals. However, it is rare that a gator will attack a human. Still, if you ever come in close proximity to one, a Gatorland expert offers tips on how to avoid them.