This video is from April. April is alligator mating season. Mating season is probably the reason why there is such a large group of gators in one place.
If this is in Lake Apopka, it's not a pond. It's slightly more than 48 square miles and is Florida's 4th largest lake. Why they were so bunched together is probably due to mating.
"It's sending me farther from the lake"? I was like, yeah right, he isn't really farther from the lake but my research indicates it's true. This anchor actually moved 6 miles further from the lake, takes a new longer route to work that avoids the lake, and is now sitting to right of the woman since the lake is in that direction.
0:45 that building is the pump house on the scenic drive, the giant Lake Apopka is right behind it. The pond with all these gators in it is a little bigger than a football field. I was there today and there was only one gator in that pond
so people develop on their lakes which drives them away from their habitat in search of a new location. now people are concerned that there are a lot of gators in the park. wtf is wrong with people....
@@Veritas-dq2hs you completely missed my point. I'm stating the fact that people complain about animals being a nuisance when those same people built places that took their land
@@RhinoXpress the number of gators in that lake wasn't normal. They simply were concerned or just happened to mention that it was an unusual event and that something may need to be done. I won't blame them one bit if culling is necessary. While protecting wildlife is important, we can't bend backwards for wild animals either. All animals are territorial, including us. We need space too, and safety.
@@Veritas-dq2hs there are a lot of gators in florida lakes, they are everywhere down here. Florida has over a million gators. Yes, but we can find ways to coexisted without running them off their native land too and that's what over development does.
Sometime ago, I read that the American alligator population has been exploding for several years. There is some discussion among Floridians about harvesting them for meat. Supposedly, it’s highly nutritious, lowfat, and delicious. For those who have food insecurities may this be a good food source for the south?
Every year gators mate people it’s nothing but full blown nature , you notice how all the heads are huge no baby gator heads those were all dinosaurs. I need some more tags ☺️☺️
Let me ask you all a question in regards to the reporters we are in their backyard for alligators and Crocs especially in Florida. Do you think the Gators are looking at us and saying hey there's too many humans out here I don't think so lol. They're going to go with it going to go it's up to us to be respectful and responsible to leave them be and let them do what Gators do. But it takes us as human beings to be respectful and responsible watch your small animals or even your big animals don't let your children around the lake or pond use some common sense and stay out of their way and they won't bother you if one's in your swimming pool or backyard that's different. But when you see them gathered in a large populated they're just living amongst their own kind to Gator scare me yeah. But I sure as hell wouldn't go into where their habitat is and go poking around like I said use some common sense have some respect leave them be and no one should have issues.
Eastern Massachusetts Native passing through the comments section. I take it that humans don't go swimming in this lake regularly. I have also heard that there was some water pollution in the 80s and 90s from skimming Wikipedia. Do most Floridians swim in any of the states lakes? I have heard bad things about Lake Okeechobee too. Up here is Eastern Mass, swimming in any random lake is usually safe.
Yeah certain rivers and lakes in FL nowadays you wouldn't catch most any native ever stepping foot in. Some still seem to, attacks happen especially in evening or during mating season (but they mostly would rather probably get a small easy meal like a small pet that wanders too close to the water). Safe to assume they Will find you way before any human finds them, even for very large gators. Small gators, as a native I could hardly care less, but certain lakes/ streams are renowned for big & lots of gators for sure. Well over a million total in the state, and most every freshwater body has a gator at least during some part of the year (but that's just nature. They are invading "our lakes, etc." As much as humans moved into their territory, imo. Florida use to be mostly just swamp and pine forest way back when
Yeah real Floridians no not to swim in any Fresh water down here ! But I suppose there are some stupid crazy people that will take a dip in a lake ! I've seen a couple from upstate take a swim down here at a park in west palm beach...I yelled at them from across the lake that there are Alligators here ! If you look it up there have been people taken by alligators sitting near canals and neighborhood lakes thinking it safe !!!
makes sense now in 2021 why in 2018 i was able to FINISH & start docks on lake apopka/ huckleberrynut i only useful to build docks in 2018 but not further on
@@peacechildrasta91 Yep, like Iman, I can't stand a tree hugging, human apologist either. You people need to go live in a cave somewhere and take your guilt with you.
The media sucks. Everything they report is twisted compromised, contains omissions........ we just don't believe a damn thing they say. No scruples or integrity.
Florida has a problem with wildlife management in my opinion. I think it's great to protect wildlife but when you get to the point where you can't even go out in your own yard because bears are everywhere and alligators crowd every body of water you have to consider human safety to. The truth is the alligator population is huge now and no body of water is safe in Florida.
Terrible report. Alligators are not a concern. They are opportunistic predators. Humans are too big. Just leave them alone when they are mating and raising their young. A reasonable request.
@@321gates , which is why I said leave them alone. In Florida there is around 600 dog attacks that require medical attention every year. There are about 7 to 10 gator attacks that require medical attention every year. Dogs are always passed off as harmless.
@@wisconsinfloridaadventurers "Alligators are not a concern. They are opportunistic predators. Humans are too big." The point is, is that this statement is untrue. Bottom line. My dead neighbor's family would agree with me. Also your dog attack comparison is, well, ridiculous as you and everyone who is reading this knows that once you factor in human interaction between the two species the numbers are not going to be close. Like I said, stick to badgers, cheese or something more up your ally.
Exactly. Leave them alone. If humans are smart, then they won't have to worry about an alligator attack. Normally only people being stupid get attacked.
@@rushrush1209 , where does it look like I was bothering the gator. I was on shore over 50 yards away with a zoom lens. I saw the gator doing what gators do in the wild and had my camera, so I recorded it.
@@briankane3905 We have the brains to protect their population and enjoy ours at the same time. Keeping that in mind, we should also be able to enjoy our environment. But, you go live in a cave and wish you were a reptile if you wish, Brian.
I also have had a fascination with gators for a couple of years. Its hard to explain the appeal but its kind of like seeing a mini dinosaur.
What about a 9’ long gator screams “mini” to you?
This video is from April. April is alligator mating season. Mating season is probably the reason why there is such a large group of gators in one place.
exactly. people are so stupid
Alligators should be the last concern for lake Aoopka.
Thank God for the lake Apopka/Alligator experts at channel 6 news.
What should be the biggest concern?
Itchy Mas pollution
pesticide runoff. nearly killed everything in the lake until a restoration attempt began 30 years ago and is still underway
@@bach6600 pollution? Explain please.
Never trust any body of water in Florida. Gators will get you !
Thanks Batman
Hi native Floridian here, we swim in sweet tea gator invested waters and love it
If this is in Lake Apopka, it's not a pond. It's slightly more than 48 square miles and is Florida's 4th largest lake. Why they were so bunched together is probably due to mating.
Exactly!
It's a pond near the lake.
Who said it was a pond exactly?
@@harrymurray9702 2:08 and 2:14
This is part of the wildlife drive next to the lake. This isn’t the lake.
"It's sending me farther from the lake"? I was like, yeah right, he isn't really farther from the lake but my research indicates it's true. This anchor actually moved 6 miles further from the lake, takes a new longer route to work that avoids the lake, and is now sitting to right of the woman since the lake is in that direction.
I went today it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen I saw a couple gators, and one 11ft-13ft monster
I'm kinda lucky. I've seen some things more beautiful if you catch my drift.
Wait....alligators....in a lake...in Florida.... Noooo wayyy.... I love gators... lived in FL my whole life.. nothing to see here folks.
Fellow FL native here. I too still can't figure out why alligators make the news.
Now if a polar bear shows up...that's news!
File a report about what? It's a lake. They're in their home.
0:45 that building is the pump house on the scenic drive, the giant Lake Apopka is right behind it. The pond with all these gators in it is a little bigger than a football field. I was there today and there was only one gator in that pond
That's one bad female, had them coming from everywhere! lol
It could be worse. They could be Nile crocodiles instead.. They make alligators look like real sweet hearts.
so people develop on their lakes which drives them away from their habitat in search of a new location. now people are concerned that there are a lot of gators in the park. wtf is wrong with people....
what animals' habitats has the property you own/live in destroyed?
@@Veritas-dq2hs you completely missed my point. I'm stating the fact that people complain about animals being a nuisance when those same people built places that took their land
@@RhinoXpress the number of gators in that lake wasn't normal. They simply were concerned or just happened to mention that it was an unusual event and that something may need to be done. I won't blame them one bit if culling is necessary. While protecting wildlife is important, we can't bend backwards for wild animals either. All animals are territorial, including us. We need space too, and safety.
@@Veritas-dq2hs there are a lot of gators in florida lakes, they are everywhere down here. Florida has over a million gators. Yes, but we can find ways to coexisted without running them off their native land too and that's what over development does.
You realize there’s gator farms and 2 million gators in usa right?
“We are in their backyard” .. Wise man
Sometime ago, I read that the American alligator population has been exploding for several years. There is some discussion among Floridians about harvesting them for meat. Supposedly, it’s highly nutritious, lowfat, and delicious. For those who have food insecurities may this be a good food source for the south?
People hunt an eat gator meat ALL over the South for decades well known fact
Legend has it, they still have not heard back from FWC.
Every year gators mate people it’s nothing but full blown nature , you notice how all the heads are huge no baby gator heads those were all dinosaurs. I need some more tags ☺️☺️
Everyone of them should be on our plates, and NOT in our waters..
Holly cow ! Thats a lot of Gators
dude chill theyre jus sunnin
What do you expect it’s Florida. They live in water they live on land. That is their home. Go gators go
"if there is a puddle, there is a gator in it"
My Friend , Its amazing,but I am not sure is you reporting. Please let me know ok.
Lmfao
Let me ask you all a question in regards to the reporters we are in their backyard for alligators and Crocs especially in Florida. Do you think the Gators are looking at us and saying hey there's too many humans out here I don't think so lol. They're going to go with it going to go it's up to us to be respectful and responsible to leave them be and let them do what Gators do. But it takes us as human beings to be respectful and responsible watch your small animals or even your big animals don't let your children around the lake or pond use some common sense and stay out of their way and they won't bother you if one's in your swimming pool or backyard that's different. But when you see them gathered in a large populated they're just living amongst their own kind to Gator scare me yeah. But I sure as hell wouldn't go into where their habitat is and go poking around like I said use some common sense have some respect leave them be and no one should have issues.
Hello Florida News Station, I'd like to report that alligators are in the water.
Eastern Massachusetts Native passing through the comments section. I take it that humans don't go swimming in this lake regularly. I have also heard that there was some water pollution in the 80s and 90s from skimming Wikipedia. Do most Floridians swim in any of the states lakes? I have heard bad things about Lake Okeechobee too. Up here is Eastern Mass, swimming in any random lake is usually safe.
Yeah certain rivers and lakes in FL nowadays you wouldn't catch most any native ever stepping foot in. Some still seem to, attacks happen especially in evening or during mating season (but they mostly would rather probably get a small easy meal like a small pet that wanders too close to the water). Safe to assume they Will find you way before any human finds them, even for very large gators. Small gators, as a native I could hardly care less, but certain lakes/ streams are renowned for big & lots of gators for sure. Well over a million total in the state, and most every freshwater body has a gator at least during some part of the year (but that's just nature. They are invading "our lakes, etc." As much as humans moved into their territory, imo. Florida use to be mostly just swamp and pine forest way back when
@@Dman9fp Thanks for your insight, man. Much appreciated.
Yeah real Floridians no not to swim in any Fresh water down here ! But I suppose there are some stupid crazy people that will take a dip in a lake ! I've seen a couple from upstate take a swim down here at a park in west palm beach...I yelled at them from across the lake that there are Alligators here ! If you look it up there have been people taken by alligators sitting near canals and neighborhood lakes thinking it safe !!!
@@tazmax72 Thanks! I will make sure not to swim in any freshwater lakes in the event that I visit Florida!
Um, we live in Florida. Any waterway in Florida likely has alligators and snakes.
@Kevin l Then don't swim in them
@@danacaro-herman3530 hard pass. Clear swimming pools only for me.
@@danacaro-herman3530 haha I grew up in New York State
They have been here longer than we have!! They are not going anywhere!
How can you load a boat knowing there’s gators right there ?
Thats not a pond thats a lake and it has many, many, many gators...
Let’s go swimming !!
Wait my mother in law wants to go with you !!hmmm.
Larry Strickland is my grandma❤️❤️❤️r.I.p grandma 2/5/24
Bless your heart😂 that ain't no pond darling
I'm supposed to bike there tomorrow, maybe not! 😬
makes sense now in 2021 why in 2018 i was able to FINISH & start docks on lake apopka/ huckleberrynut i only useful to build docks in 2018 but not further on
People freak out about gators in lakes and rivers, but swim in the ocean full of sharks 🤷♀️
How is there enough food for them?
Leave them alone it’s their home, what do you want them to do.
Its starting to look like the watering hole in Africa. All they need are some hippos and they could run safaris there.
They called it a pond its the 3rd largest lake in the state of Florida
Dang her being so close to edge of the water is pretty dangerous
They mating duh ... no big deal... carry on
Bro this looks like real life frogger
We need more Gators, less people.
Shut up stupid
@@imanjordan3050 triggered much lol
@@peacechildrasta91 Yep, like Iman, I can't stand a tree hugging, human apologist either. You people need to go live in a cave somewhere and take your guilt with you.
They need to take all the gators and put them in that lake.
Lake apopka is not a pond. One of biggest lakes in state
The media sucks. Everything they report is twisted compromised, contains omissions........ we just don't believe a damn thing they say. No scruples or integrity.
The Trap-Trap-Trap-Trap State Floriduh Gaturrs!
The lady at 1:28. Her brother's name is Larry?....Just wondering. Lol
Florida has a problem with wildlife management in my opinion. I think it's great to protect wildlife but when you get to the point where you can't even go out in your own yard because bears are everywhere and alligators crowd every body of water you have to consider human safety to. The truth is the alligator population is huge now and no body of water is safe in Florida.
Florida man would like a swim
Gators actually make the news in Florida? 🙄
not in florida so much, but in Orlando for some reason
fascinating but not frightening stay away from the shore leave them alone.
This is the best lake for people to take their labradoodles for a swim.
They bet not kill them gators 🐊,cause we all know lots of people are wicked
It’s a gator bargain
Pond !!???
The gators are home 🏡
Gator don't play no sh$t ! u feel me ...>_
It was gonna be a territorial fight that day..
Born and raised
@michael bishop. Who cares🙄
@@danacaro-herman3530 your aunt
@@1985qdawg No, she lives in California, don't think she cares!!
Concern? Well yeah.
Gators are likely to eat one of their brethren then go after a person! Fruitcakes lol
Dip your toes in the water and let me know who they're munching on then, @StoneAsher
gator in florida nothing new
Terrible report. Alligators are not a concern. They are opportunistic predators. Humans are too big. Just leave them alone when they are mating and raising their young. A reasonable request.
A bit exaggerated, but let's not pass them off as harmless, as that would also be a lie. Might want to stick to badger lectures.
@@321gates , which is why I said leave them alone. In Florida there is around 600 dog attacks that require medical attention every year. There are about 7 to 10 gator attacks that require medical attention every year. Dogs are always passed off as harmless.
@@wisconsinfloridaadventurers "Alligators are not a concern. They are opportunistic predators. Humans are too big." The point is, is that this statement is untrue. Bottom line. My dead neighbor's family would agree with me. Also your dog attack comparison is, well, ridiculous as you and everyone who is reading this knows that once you factor in human interaction between the two species the numbers are not going to be close. Like I said, stick to badgers, cheese or something more up your ally.
Exactly. Leave them alone. If humans are smart, then they won't have to worry about an alligator attack. Normally only people being stupid get attacked.
@@rushrush1209 , where does it look like I was bothering the gator. I was on shore over 50 yards away with a zoom lens. I saw the gator doing what gators do in the wild and had my camera, so I recorded it.
have a big free bbq
I like feeding cats and stray dogs to the gators at the boat ramp.
yikes... cancel the fishing trip...
A report?Typical central Florida yankee bs
Isn’t this lake in Florida? Why is anyone surprised? Frightening? Move out of FL if you’re frightened of gators.
@Dunkston Bricks SMH 🤦🏻♀️ Sarcasm
What’s the big deal 🙄
The gator population should be thinned out as more and more people are dying by being dragged into the waters.
That's one of the most untrue things I've ever heard in my life. Lmao they barley attack people.
If you worried about it, stay away from the water
@@briankane3905 We have the brains to protect their population and enjoy ours at the same time. Keeping that in mind, we should also be able to enjoy our environment. But, you go live in a cave and wish you were a reptile if you wish, Brian.
@Gloria Hanes. I very much agree Gloria!! They do with the deer up here in the Northeast all the time.