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marmar

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Thu Apr 22, 2021, 08:24 PM Apr 2021

So Publix has Large Reptile shopping hours now?





For many Floridians, the sight of a wandering alligator doesn't even warrant a second glance. But for folks around the rest of the country, the idea of spotting one of these reptilian beasts on a morning stroll is enough to send shivers down one's spine.

According to Fox 13, Luke Vidal was in a Publix parking lot in North Fort Myers, Florida around 6:45 a.m. on Friday when he spotted a lone, wandering gator. He recorded a video of the scene and later posted it to Facebook, where it garnered thousands of reactions and comments.

In the video, the alligator walks slowly and steadily through the abandoned parking lot. The creature is clearly quite large: as it crawls, its massive tail can be seen dragging along the pavement. It appears to mind its own business, unaware that Vidal is filming, and continues on its walk towards a Burger King location in the background. ..............(more)

https://www.newsweek.com/florida-man-films-alligators-early-morning-stroll-publix-parking-lot-1585790




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So Publix has Large Reptile shopping hours now? (Original Post) marmar Apr 2021 OP
The males move around this time of year looking for love Lochloosa Apr 2021 #1
Oh, OK. At first I thought this was about former guy! abqtommy Apr 2021 #2
Would you like fries with your burger? jmbar2 Apr 2021 #3
Trying to beat the morning rush in the drive-thru is all. Solly Mack Apr 2021 #4
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