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.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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