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Gator on golf course at Sarasota club
Credit: Lisa Reed via Storyful
SARASOTA, Fla. - How do you know when alligator mating season is in full swing in Florida? Ask the FWC – or someone who golfs.
As alligators venture about, looking for their perfect mate, residential areas and outdoor recreation spaces become gator crossing zones.
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Watch: Florida police stop traffic for massive gator crossing
It's the third massive gator sighting within two weeks down in Venice, Florida. This time, the large reptile made its way across the street with the help of police officers.
MORE: Venice police issue warning for pedestrians after another massive gator sighting
Lisa Reed and a group of golfers from the American Singles Golf Association saw a big one sauntering across the fairway at Stoneybrook Golf Club, in Sarasota, April 16.
Reed started recording and says "Oh my goodness" as the gator walks near their ball.
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Watch: Venice gator with missing leg crawls under truck
A driver in Venice, Florida, captured video of a massive gator that stopped traffic and walked -- while missing a leg -- under the man's truck during its journey across several lanes.
"It’s going for the ball! Look it, look it! Oh my goodness," an excited Reed said.
Credit: Lisa Reed via Storyful