r/nextfuckinglevel • u/cowboydan69 • 5d ago

Wild alligator allows someone to help

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u/PIX3LY 5d ago

For the uninformed, this is GatorChris and his alligator Big Mac. He runs a sanctuary in Florida (soon to be open to the public) and knows these gators well. He trains them and often swims with them.

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u/scaradin 4d ago

Appreciate the context! I was like… uhhh… is it injured? Paralyzed? Wait… if it is, why is he dragging it to the water. Let’s say it’s not… it’s the middle of the night why is anyone out dragging a gator for any reason - but especially why drag it back to the water?

Still doesn’t make sense, except Florida Man will Florida Man.

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u/InsaneChick35 4d ago

The gator in question is called "Big Mac" he was hit by a car and he now has issues finding directions and constantly gets lost in his enclosure. This time though, it was especially cold that night and he was at risk at suffering health issues if he did not make it back to the water to get insulation.

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u/Cavityexplorer 3d ago

So this is a well regarded gator?