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Florida Alligator Seizes Woman’s Flip-Flop in Viral TikTok Video

The viral TikTok footage underscores the prevalence of Florida alligators, highlighting on-site no-feeding wildlife regulations.

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Overview

  • A Florida resident tossed her flip-flop at a small alligator in a Kissimmee pond to shoo it away from nearby deer
  • The reptile snatched the shoe and retreated into the water, leaving the woman with one bare foot
  • British vacationer Sarah Louise Martin captured the moment with BBC-style narration and uploaded the clip to TikTok
  • The video rapidly went viral and has been featured by Fox 35 Orlando, Daily Mail and other outlets
  • On-site signs warn against feeding or harassing wildlife in a state that hosts over 1.3 million alligators, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission