Black Bear Fights Off Attacking Alligator In Florida River

FLORIDA – Most individuals don’t affiliate black bears with Florida, however they’re there. In truth, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fee biologists estimate there are round 4,050 black bears within the southernmost state, greater than 26 different states. So it’s not unimaginable to run into them, however to identify one preventing off an alligator, like Tyler Futrell did, that’s fairly surprising.

There are round 1.25 million alligators within the state of Florida, so recognizing one in every of them shouldn’t be surprising. Alligators are carnivores, they usually’ll eat just about any meat they will catch. They could additionally assault in an effort to defend nests or habitat.

Additionally, black bears aren’t unusual swimmers. Their most distance and velocity isn’t nicely examined, however however they will swim not less than a mile and a half in contemporary water, with one bear swimming over 9 miles within the Gulf of Mexico. On land, nonetheless, black bears can transfer at unbelievable speeds of as much as 30mph, in the event that they’re lean.

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fee on Alligator Security:

“Though many Floridians have discovered to coexist with alligators, the potential for battle at all times exists. Severe accidents attributable to alligators are uncommon in Florida, however in case you are involved about an alligator, name FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286. The FWC will dispatch one in every of its contracted nuisance alligator trappers to resolve the scenario.

Bear in mind, by no means feed an alligator and preserve your distance for those who see one. Swim solely in designated swimming areas throughout sunlight hours. And preserve pets on a leash and away from the water.“