Alligator Safety

Wildlife Safety and Fatalities

In a tragic incident, an alligator killed a woman in Florida, highlighting the rare but serious risks associated with wildlife in areas where alligators inhabit freshwater syste...

wildlife-safety

Alligator attacks on kayakers are rare but can have serious consequences when they occur. Understanding the behavior of American alligators, the circumstances that increase risk...

relationship

Kayakers and alligators can share waterways safely when paddlers understand behavior, risk, and practical protocols. Alligators are common in southeastern U.S. wetlands; most av...

wildlife-safety

In a rare and alarming wildlife encounter, a man attacked by an alligator was actively fleeing from police during a disturbance call. The incident occurred near a waterbody in a...

wildlife-safety

At Morrison Springs, an alligator attack occurred when a person was bitten while in the water, consistent with typical alligator strike scenarios near shorelines and submerged f...

wildlife-safety

When a man wrestles an alligator, the scenario typically involves a sudden encounter where a person attempts to physically control or subdue the animal at close range. These eve...

theme park safety

In 2016, a serious incident occurred at Disneyland when an alligator seized a young boy in a landscaped lagoon near the park’s Jungle Cruise attraction. Despite rapid emergenc...