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2 massive alligators caught on camera brawling in Florida Everglades: WATCH
2 massive gators caught fighting in Everglades
Two 14-foot gators were spotted fighting on a shoreline in the Florida Everglades in March. It’s alligator mating season, so this behavior is typical of the big creatures.
FLORIDA EVERGLADES – Alligator mating season is upon us – and two massive gators were caught on camera in the midst of a territory fight in the Florida Everglades.
Captain Wes Bedell of Naples Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charters was out in the Everglades last month when he spotted a fight between two 14-foot gators on the shore. Video Bedell shared with FOX 35 that shows the two creatures battling it out as they splash and thrash around.
Alligators were spotted fighting in the Florida Everglades. (Photo: Wes Bedell/@capt_wes_bedell)
“The winner is still on the shoreline with all of his pretty ladies,” Bedell quipped.
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Courtship between gators starts in April and mating happens in May or June, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. During this time, male alligators are more aggressive than usual.
Massive alligators brawl in Everglades
Two 14-foot alligators were caught on camera fighting in the Florida Everglades, a common occurrence during mating season.
Bedell said it’s not the first time he’s seen alligators fighting for territory in the Florida Everglades.
“I’ve also seen two back here in the previous weeks, one with no tail, one with no back leg,” he said.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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