What to Do If an Alligator Chases You

This fisherman was caught off guard by a charging alligator. Here's what you should do if you're ever in this scary situation. Hint: Run fast. 🐊

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[YaYa-kezr]

Happens all the time in Florida… always see tourists fishing at pond / ditch edges. They always seem surprised by Mr Gator popping up to greet them.

[pogolaugh]

Running in zig zags is if you’re being shot at, not if a wild animal is chasing you 🤦‍♂️

[WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

I swear alligators were the one's to tell people to run in zigzags.

[Louisianagirl-lc]

He turned back around like” I’ll get you and Margie tomorrow Ted, you just wait and see”😈

[Lemonator]

"Check if you are in gator territory"
The entire state of Florida: 🏃💨

[laurencaulton]

No charges for alligator: stand your ground state.

[O_Canada]

"SIR! we've been trying to contact you about your car's extended warranty"

[Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

The fisherman probably got too close to an alligator’s nest or the food source. The way the alligator was acting, it was trying to scare the fisherman. If the alligator was going to attack or try to eat him, it would have jumped from the water, bit the fisherman, and pulled him into the water.

[Jordan_Wow]

This always happen in Florida. My brother, Liam, used to live there and got an alligator bite at age 18. Also, When You Are Getting Chased By A Alligator and still chasing you after 3 seconds, Don't wait or try to attack it, just run away as quickly as you can. If the animal seizes hold of you, however, it will likely try to drag you into the water. In this case, you will need to attack it until it lets go.

[Rui_Miguel_]

If you atacked go for the eyes, lol good luck on that.

[chunye]

Love how he's just slowly transitioning into running. Guess this wasn't his first encounter. I'd have thrown away the fishing rod first thing and bolt in terror.😂

[matthewsmith]

They've done that to us during the refinery expansion projects in Port Arthur TX. They got used to people feeding them so they have no fear whatsoever of people. But the locals down there let their kids swim in Taylor's Bayou right after seeing them in the water. And I thought us hillbillies were crazy until I moved down there.

[paulfoo]

"Gators tend to bite and release"
Are you suuure. What's with the death roll then 😢

[MrSparkula]

It’s so on brand that states like Louisiana and Florida would have alligators.

[KhushbooKaisar]

Lol 😅 love the way it was going back into the watar😂 seemed like it was cursing or abusing them for not being his snack of the day 😂😅

[rolandomoreno]

Stand your ground except if it's an animal

[hamilton_reacts]

Alligator: Don't worry bro...I just need ONE leg and then I will leave in PEACE...

[samamsterdam]

Great warnings to heed. Thank you! Knowledge is life saving!

[symoneallijohn]

Hmm no no that’s wrong, let me correct that for you - first, check if you are in gator territory and if you are, leave. 😂😂😂

[metrofilms]

Funny how grandma was running and looking back just like horror movies!
DONT LOOK BACK!!