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You’re not imagining things; alligator attacks are on the rise in Florida. One science news publication shares statistics that show in the nineties, there would be one attack in Florida…

AVONDALE, LA – APRIL 28: An alligator is seen near the 18th green during the third round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2018 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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You’re not imagining things; alligator attacks are on the rise in Florida. One science news publication shares statistics that show in the nineties, there would be one attack in Florida every three years and now we’re looking at 7 per year.

Here are some gator safety tips: Do not feed gators; it’s illegal and then gators tie people to food. And even though gators might look like they are chilling, all of a sudden they can move very quickly! Know they are most active between dusk and dawn. And keep pets at least 10 feet from the bank. And call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline if you’ve got an issue.

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