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Bradenton, Fla. - Florida has always had a history with alligators. This year, Florida Fish and Wildlife documented 22 incidents involving these reptiles, with Eric Merda being one of the notable survivors.

When you think of Florida, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the sunny beaches, the theme parks, or the orange groves? For many, it's the image of the mighty alligator swimming in the swamps or sunbathing by the lakes. With alligators being such iconic animals in Florida, some people have wondered: is it okay to keep one as a pet?

Losing a loved one is never easy, but when tragedy strikes in the most unexpected ways, it leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those left behind. Such is the case of Emma Jenkins, who recently lost her beloved mother, Sabrina, in a horrifying incident involving an alligator.

No, it’s not the newest B movie looking to capitalize on the success of Sharknado, nor is the swamp a euphemism for Washington DC, although it's fitting. Sadly, it’s the real-life struggle for survival our native gators are facing in South Florida and the Everglades. The illegal introduction of the Burmese Python to our fragile ecosystem has wreaked havoc on many species of animals including deer, large birds, and smaller mammals like rabbits. The snakes have decimated the populations of many of these species, including those on the endangered list.

Largo, Florida was the site of a gruesome discovery last week as the body of Sabrina Peckham, a 41-year-old woman, was found in the clutches of a 13-foot alligator. The incident took place roughly 20 miles west of Tampa, with witnesses describing the chilling sight.

Woman Found in Alligator's Mouth Was Previously Arrested for Trespassing. Everything about this news story out of Pinellas County, Florida is depressingly sad. In a grim turn of events, the lifeless body of Sabrina Peckham, 41, was discovered ensnared in the jaws of a 14-foot alligator, two months after she had been taken into custody for trespassing on county wetland property. This shocking incident unfolded in a residential canal in Largo, a quaint community just four miles south of Clearwater.

The body of a woman was found in an alligator's jaws on Friday, September 22 in Largo. The scary thing is, that the woman was arrested just two months ago in the same area for trespassing.

Sabrina Peckham, 41, was attacked and killed by a 14-foot alligator in Largo, Clearwater. Peckham had been arrested two months prior for trespassing in a wetland near the attack site.

Unusual incident raises eyebrows but ends with humane alligator removal. In a rather peculiar occurrence in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, authorities successfully managed a unique situation involving an alligator and human remains.

The alligator was spotted with a human corpse, sparking fear and mystery in a Florida community. In an unsettling incident that has cast a shadow over the Sunshine State, a colossal alligator was discovered in Florida, alarmingly clutching a lifeless human body within its formidable jaws. The beast, estimated to stretch an astounding near 14-feet in length, was dispatched by authorities who later retrieved the unidentified corpse.

13-foot Alligator Killed After It Was Found With A Human Body. In a chilling turn of events, authorities in Pinellas County, Florida, are currently deep into a death investigation following a shocking incident near the intersection of 134th Avenue North and 121st Street. This unsettling episode involved the discovery of human remains in a local waterway and a harrowing encounter with a colossal 13-foot alligator.

A massive alligator created a gruesome scene in Largo, Florida, when it was spotted carrying the lifeless body of a local resident down a canal. The alarming discovery was made by a witness who saw the colossal reptile with the victim held in its jaws on a residential street, prompting him to start recording the horrifying sight.

A 14-foot alligator was captured carrying a lifeless human body. The incident, which occurred, highlights the unique coexistence between humans and wildlife in the Sunshine State while underscoring the importance of respecting the boundaries of the animal kingdom, as Nyp said.

In a chilling incident in Largo, Florida, a massive 14-foot alligator was discovered carrying the lifeless body of a Floridian down a canal. The shocking encounter was witnessed by JaMarcus Bullard, who captured the scene on video. Bullard immediately contacted the Largo Fire Department, conveniently located nearby.

How one Florida woman's birthday party turned into a reptilian rendezvous and led to legal trouble. In an unusual incident that could only happen in the Sunshine State, a Florida woman is facing charges after she "borrowed" an alligator from a local wildlife park for her birthday celebration.

Former President Donald Trump shared a meme on Truth Social suggesting using alligators as 'new border security.'. The meme caption read 'Problem solved!!' and depicted alligators with 'will work for food' superimposed.

A woman was cited for keeping a juvenile alligator in a bathtub, according to the Sept. 8-14 weekly report by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Conservation Comission. The report noted that Orange County Sheriff's Office received information regarding an individual in possession of an alligator being kept inside of a bathtub.