I’ve often wondered what it must be like to live in Florida. From viral videos and news stories, it seems life there is packed with unexpected, wild encounters every day.

People appear remarkably unflappable, calmly dealing with animals most of us would run from.

It’s common to read about Floridians guiding stray alligators back to ponds or helping snakes safely cross roads. Personally, if I saw a gator, I’d be out of there in a flash. Floridians, however, seem completely unfazed.

This story is a perfect example. A man sitting quietly at home suddenly heard a loud splash from a lake full of alligators, and what he saw next was absolutely unforgettable.

A Sudden Splash

One afternoon, Doug Hay was relaxing at his Lakewood Ranch home when a sudden splash shattered the quiet.

Something

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