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SUV with 11-foot gator fastened to its rear sighted on Florida highway

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By Samantha Allen

During the Labor Day weekend in Florida, an 11-foot alligator is seen fastened to the back of an SUV going down the interstate.

A bizarre image posted to social media appears to show an alligator strapped to the tailgate of an SUV in Brevard CountyThe person who posted the pictured said there appeared to be blood coming from the gator's tail endAlligator season runs until November in the Florida. A permit is required to hunt gators
The strange occurrence was captured on film by a fellow driver who believed the alligator had been hunted.

“Seen on Interstate 95 yesterday. Clearly, this is in Florida,’ stated the web caption.

The user who shared the image stated that blood appeared to be pouring from the alligator’s tail.

A strange image posted on social media appears to show an alligator attached to the tailgate of a sport utility vehicle in Brevard County.

The user who shared the image stated that blood appeared to be pouring from the alligator’s tail.

‘It was unquestionably real. There was some blood at the base of the tail. I must assume it was hunted legally,’ Karen Kress told WESH.

Rope was wrapped around the head, body, and tail of the humongous alligator in order to secure it. The reptile was tied to the rear of the Chevy SUV with straps.

During Florida’s alligator hunting season, one person described how the alligator was killed.

A poster noted, “You can see the bright gator ‘tag’ attached to his tail.”

The state’s alligator season lasts through November, and gator hunting requires a permit.

According to the most recent data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, more over 7,900 alligators were harvested during last year’s hunting season.

Each year, over 5,000 persons apply for a total of 7,000 licences to collect alligators ranging in length from roughly three to fourteen feet.

Experts believe that 1,300,000 alligators of all sizes inhabit Florida.

Florida’s alligator season lasts until November. Permission is needed to hunt alligators.

The alligator was likely hunted during the November hunting season (picture from file).

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.