Investigators with Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office did not say why she was swimming there. A trapper was called to the scene, according to myfoxtampabay.com.

Warmer weather and the upcoming mating season increases alligator activity, according to WTSP.

Gators are found in every county throughout the state, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

An image of a "prehistoric" gator walking across a Florida golf course recently went viral.

About the Author

Featured

Near the end of the longest day of the year, Georgians rest atop Stone Mountain to watch the sunset behind the Atlanta skyline. (Richard Watkins/AJC)

Credit: Richard Watkins