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Palm Island Park reopens after temporarily closing because of 'aggressive' alligator, FWC says

By and FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  July 11, 2022 8:40am EDT
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FOX 35 Orlando

Central Florida park reopens after temporarily closing because of 'aggressive' alligator, FWC says

Palm Island Park reopened Monday morning after temporarily closing Sunday because of an aggressive alligator, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.

MT. DORA, Fla. - Palm Island Park reopened Monday morning after temporarily closing Sunday because of an aggressive alligator, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.

(Photos via Mount Dora Police Department) (FOX 35 Orlando)

A public information officer told FOX 35 that officers received a call Sunday morning about an "aggressive" alligator at the park.  On Monday morning, officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the 10-foot gator, that was reportedly seen on the trail and then in a gazebo with a duck in its mouth, has left the area.