Current:Home > ScamsWatch as fearless bear fights off 2 alligators swimming in Florida river -Elevate Capital Network
Watch as fearless bear fights off 2 alligators swimming in Florida river
View
Date:2025-04-13 03:07:34
Somebody call Jimmy Kimmel and Snoop Dogg because this animal showdown needs a guest commentator.
A viral video obtained by the USA TODAY Network shows a fearless bear fight off two alligators while going on a swim in a Florida river.
Kayaker Tyler Futrell filmed the rumble between the trio of beasts in St. Johns River near Highbanks Marina about 30 miles north of Orlando.
The waterway is the state's longest river and flows 310 miles from its headwaters at Blue Cypress Lake in Indian River County to its mouth near Jacksonville in Duval County before it empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
Round 1: Bear versus alligator 1
The start of the video shows a lone bear and lone alligator swimming toward one another head on.
"Oh man, alligator coming to say, 'hi,'" Futrell says as the nature show begins.
The two animals collide, the bear swats at the alligator, and the pair rumble.
The bear quickly − and seemingly effortlessly − fights off the gator, roars, then continues swimming.
"Can't believe I got that on video," Futrell is heard saying in the video.
Paws cut off bear in California:Black bear struck and killed by car is found with all 4 paws cut off, stolen
Round 2: Bear versus gator No. 2
After that encounter, the bear swims close to the river's shoreline where a second alligator appears to lurk.
"Go for round two. Go for round two," the kayaker is heard as he captures the video.
The bear appears to rush the second alligator, fights the reptile off and then swims out of sight.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
veryGood! (6)
Related
- California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
- The 58 greatest Super Bowl moments in NFL history: What was all-time best play?
- Danger in the water: Fatal attacks, bites from sharks rose in 2023. Surfers bitten the most.
- Our 2024 Grammys Recap
- Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
- Colorado Springs school district plans teacher housing on district property
- McDonald's menu to have new additions: Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry
- Nikki Haley makes surprise appearance at Saturday Night Live town hall
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Candice Bergen on Truman Capote's storied Black and White Ball
Ranking
- Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
- Taylor Swift announces new album The Tortured Poets Department during Grammys acceptance speech
- Andy Cohen Breaks Silence on Kandi Burruss' Shocking Real Housewives of Atlanta Departure
- Taylor Swift Squashes Celine Dion Grammys Snub Rumors With Backstage Picture
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Where's Ray Wright? High-speed chase leads to clues in Sacramento man's abduction and revenge murder
- American Idol’s Lauren Alaina Marries Cam Arnold
- When does daylight saving time start? What is it? Here's when to 'spring forward' in 2024
Recommendation
NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
Andy Cohen Breaks Silence on Kandi Burruss' Shocking Real Housewives of Atlanta Departure
You can order a test to find out your biological age. Is it worth it?
Texas mother rescues 2 children, dies trying to save 1-year-old from house fire
Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
Super Bowl media day: Everything to know about Super Bowl opening night
Richard Caster, a 3-time Pro Bowl tight end and wide receiver for the Jets, dies at 75
Who is Steve Belichick? Bill Belichick's son to be Washington Huskies' DC, per reports