Two Alligators Found in Swimming Pools Around Tampa, Florida

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Alligators were discovered in swimming pools around Tampa, Florida, according to homeowners. Videos of the gators were uploaded online.

Elizabeth Foster of Temple Terrace found a 9-foot-long specimen in her pool, while Palm Harbor resident Nancy Bloch discovered a 7-foot-long alligator in her pool.

They both found them on Wednesday, according to local media reports. According to MYNews13:

- Two homeowners found alligators in their pool
- They broke the screens in both lanais
- Both called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- FWC says the gator mating season and warmer weather contributes to more active alligators
- Mating season goes from March to May

“I was headed towards the pool pump and something caught my eye and so I looked and there was a giant alligator in my pool,” Foster told the station.

 

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Jack Phillips
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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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