There are many things you may encounter when swimming in the ocean. Alligators probably aren’t one of them.

While alligators can tolerate salt water for a few hours or even days, they are primarily freshwater animals, living in swampy areas, rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds.

For more information:
Alligator, U.S. Geological Survey Southern Florida Information Access
American Alligator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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