Only in Florida: Video of HUGE gator in Lakeland goes viral

A video taken by Kim Joiner of a HUGE gator is going viral on Facebook right now.
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[hellawaveboyz]

tht ain't no alligator, thts a fuckin dinosaur

[abrohamproductions]

Normal people: A 15 foot Gator! I should stay away from that park!

People from Florida: A 15 foot Gator! Let's go find it as a family!

[angelmoore]

"I probably should have been more afraid than I was "
Yes, yes you should.

[johnneails]

“Ohh, Ahh…that’s how it all starts, then later there’s running and screaming.”

Ian Malcolm

[BreezyDaBaddest]

That's no gator that's a dinosaur

[talapeanutbutter]

I’ve lived here most of my life and can tell you that there would have been no way for you to move fast enough if he wanted to eat you. 13-15 feet is big enough to eat a person. They can run fast and I’ve even seen a 6 footer climb a chain link fence just to get into our pool. Those parents allowing their children to ride next to a body of water are crazy.

[Nicholas.Tsagkos]

Who said dinosaurs disappeared?
They're still alive !

[edithnogueira]

This animal not always move slow, sometimes they run. I'm amazed how this people stand up so close.

[SkatingAndMore]

"I feel inspired."
Only thing I'm inspired to do is run in the other direction.

[kaylam.j.]

I’m watching this 7 yrs later and I hope this amazing animal is still alive today.

[VolundMush]

It moves slowly because it's not in a hurry, doesn't feel threatened, and doesn't wanna waste energy. Keep your distance and don't be in its way and it's unlikely to mess with a group of people. Wow, what a creature.

[skaybaltimore]

Florida woman gets dragged off by 15' gator. Husband distressed, but thrilled that he got it on video.

[t.daniel]

A 15 foot reason I'd never live in Florida!

[webspider]

This is absolutely terrifying. I remember in 1988, a family who lived in Florida, got tired of Gators roaming in their backyard, and other back yards, So they moved 3000+ miles away from that scary state . It's not safe anywhere if you live in the Southern states, gators, scorpions, rattlers, Including roaches, . There just nasty, . Yes, doesn't matter where you are, . Washington state also has rattlers, . Just have to be very careful where you are.

[KatJaguar]

I saw a 16 foot alligator in east Florida while kayaking. I have picture and video. I don’t want to say where because I want it to remain safe and not harassed. It was on the bank with a wild boar it had killed, with vultures above it. It did give the impression of being a dinosaur. It was an incredible experience I will never forget. ❤️

[jamesbomd]

HE HAS BEEN HERE FOR DECADES !
HE LOOKS ABOUT 95 YEARS OLD

[somacruz]

The gator's just walking by like "How you all doing?" 😂

[elise]

I'm in awe of the fact that humans still believe Florida is a suitable place to live.

[scotttyson]

They Walk through the woods at night too.For all you campers that didn't know

[kernsjk]

what do you call a alligator wearing a vest. a investagator