A beachgoer visiting Dauphin Island, Alabama was greeted with an unexpected surprise Sunday.🐊
Matt Harvill and his girlfriend spotted a massive alligator in the shallow water, just inches away from the shore.Massive alligator spotted in Dauphin Island“It was just a very beautiful day - my girlfriend and I were just spending some time on the beach when someone mentioned it,” Harvill said.
“So, we walked down to get a better look and snap some pictures. It’s not everyday something like that happens. We see them in Dog River and the Bird sanctuary. Almost never in the Gulf like that. I knew if I didn’t get pictures no one would ever believe it.”If you’re headed toward the beach this summer, be aware of your surroundings. Do not approach wildlife.
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