Eugene Bozzi had recently moved to Florida for only over a year when he encountered an alligator lurking in his neighbor’s yard. He then picked up a garbage can, dropped it sideways, and slowly approached the gator with an open lid. The gator slowly backed away, hissing at him. However, Bozzi persevered and continued to approach. The gator reached the garage door, then Bozzi suddenly dropped the lid. When the lid hit its head, the huge gator started to move violently, whipping its tail and body. Bozzi pushed the garbage can simultaneously until the gator made its way inside. Bozzi struggled to set the garbage can upright because the gator tried to break free by wagging its strong tail. When he successfully pulled the bin upright, he secured the lid with his hand. In the full video (which can be watched on YouTube), Bozzi immediately pushed the can across the street and unto the nearest lake. He opened the lid, then kicked the garbage to drop it sideways. Then, he ran away from the garbage can. The gator slowly went back to its natural habitat. Once Bozzi noticed the gator was out and heading to the lake, he quickly retrieved the garbage can. Well, he needs his trash can back, right? Even so, releasing the gator back into the wild is a remarkable thing to do. You could be wondering, what should you do if you encounter an alligator?

What To Do if You Encounter an Alligator

If you encounter an alligator a few yards away, the best action is to back away slowly, then run in the opposite direction as fast as possible. Alligators can run up to 35 miles per hour on short distances. So if you come across a gator, don’t stop running until you reach a safe place, then call 911. If you’re in Florida, you can call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286) to dispatch a nuisance alligator trapper.

Which State Has the Most Alligator Population?

With a population of 2 million alligators, Louisiana is the most alligator-infested state in the US. Florida is the second most alligator-infested state in the US, with an estimated population of 1.3 million alligators. Aside from Louisiana and Florida, other states in the top 10 alligator-infested states in the US include Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.

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