Video: Florida alligator crashes homeowner's backyard pool

WATCH: A Florida homeowner recently received an unexpected surprise when they went out in their backyard and found a 7-foot alligator in the pool.

Gator removed from Florida swimming pool
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The Martin County Sheriff's Office recently responded to reports of a 7-foot alligator in a neighborhood backyard pool. After some resistance from the reptile, the gator was safely removed.

Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.

See big alligators at the Circle B Bar Reserve
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FOX 35?s David Martin takes us on an up-close adventure to see massive alligators at the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida.

One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest

Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.

'Help me, Jesus': Florida man hits alligator on I-4, flips over bike, slides across freeway

Two motorcyclists struck a 6-foot alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. Both were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are now recovering. They recounted the crash to FOX 35 News, describing how the unexpected encounter with the alligator threw them off their bikes.

Gulf World Marine Park: Florida opens criminal investigation into dolphin deaths

Several dolphins have reportedly died over the span of five months at a Florida marine park and aquarium, prompting several investigations, including a statewide criminal investigation, according to officials and media reports.

Florida duck that terrorized neighborhood moved to new home

A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida.

Man used life vest to fend off alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park

New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.

Deputies try laser pointer on bobcat in Colorado home: ‘Cats are all the same’

When a bobcat wandered into a Colorado home and perched on a shelf, deputies tried to coax it down with a laser pointer—only for the wild feline to ignore the classic cat trick.

Wild hogs causing havoc in Palm Coast neighborhood

Feral hogs are tearing through a Palm Coast neighborhood, leaving behind torn-up lawns and frustrated homeowners, including one man who says he's had enough.

Bear crashes through Kentucky home's ceiling after climbing into attic

A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.

Dolphin freed from fishing line in Florida's Indian River Lagoon

A dolphin once tangled in fishing line in the Indian River Lagoon is now swimming free, according to wildlife experts, bringing a wave of relief to the community and researchers who had been searching for weeks.

Aggressive Muscovy duck leaves Florida neighbors on edge

A particularly aggressive Muscovy duck is ruffling feathers in one South Florida neighborhood, where residents say the bird has been chasing people, biting hands — and even confronting news crews.

Jellyfish sting nearly 100 beachgoers in Daytona Beach over holiday weekend

Nearly 100 people were stung by jellyfish along Daytona Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, prompting warnings from local officials and beach safety crews.