Bear breaks into backyard, drinks alcohol
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A bear was spotted in a Central Florida backyard after it ripped through a screen and even broke into a family's alcohol stash.

Orange County man catches second-heaviest gator on Florida record

An Orange County man is celebrating a historic catch: the second-heaviest gator on record. The 13-foot, 3 ¼ inch behemoth weighed n at 920 pounds.

13-foot alligator caught in Orlando
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A Florida man is celebrating an historic catch: the second-heaviest alligator on record. A 13 foot, 3 ? inch behemoth weighed in at 920 pounds. Kevin Brotz led the hunt. He says reeling the gator in was scary.

Panicked Florida family calls 911 after finding a slithering surprise

A Florida family witnessed an unwelcome trespasser in their home and called 911. Police arrived to find a snake seeking shelter under a dresser. Officers trapped the creature in a pan and saltine box before educating the scared homeowners on venomous vs. nonvenomous snakes.

Dog recovers from surgery after bear attack
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A small dog at the center of Tuesday night?s bear attack is now recovering in the care of neighbors. Neighbors found Molly, the hurt spaniel, and took her to the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida in Casselberry. Dr. Ben Trewartha, the veterinarian who performed surgery on the dog, said it was about 90 minutes long, and the dog left the clinic on Thursday.

Sandhill cranes helping alligator cross road
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A video posted to social media appears to show two Sandhill cranes helping a young alligator cross a Florida road. Shannon Duke, who took a video of the incredible sighting, said it happened in Pine Island in Hernando County earlier this month.

Mama bear, 4 cubs roam Florida neighborhood
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Surveillance video shared with FOX 35 shows a bear family roaming around a neighborhood in Daytona Beach. Keisha and Androse Bell said they noticed their trash cans had been knocked over recently and decided to buy a camera to see what was knocking them over. Soon, they found a family of curious bears strolling through the neighborhood at night.

Florida dog found alive after vanishing amid bear attack in Longwood; owner hospitalized: FWC

A dog was found alive after vanishing following a bear attack in Longwood neighborhood earlier this week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife confirmed Thursday morning. The dog's owner was taken to a hospital following the encounter with the bear. His condition was not immediately released, but officials said the man had a large head wound.

Neighbors rush to help man and his dog facing bear in Seminole County

Neighbors in a Seminole County neighborhood said they stepped in to help a man and his dog after the two encountered a black bear earlier this week.

Montana men surprise momma bear with cub, encounter ends with accidental shooting

The men from Whitefish were scouting for hunting season in the woods near the Smokey Range Trailhead in the Flathead National Forest on Saturday when they encountered the full-grown grizzly and her cub.

A 802 pound record-breaking alligator was just captured in this state

An alligator the size of an adult male grizzly bear was captured by four Mississippi men — breaking the record for the longest alligator harvested in the state.

Florida flood hazards: From rattlesnakes to power lines

Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida show two of the many reasons why floodwaters can conceal hidden – and not-so-hidden – dangers.

Florida woman shares unconventional way of keeping track of animals during hurricanes

Need to keep track of your animals during a storm? One Florida woman is sharing her tips on keeping track of her horses – but this trick isn't reserved for just animals with four hooves.

FedEx delivery driver kills rattlesnake on rural Nebraska porch

“Hope you didn’t have a pet rattlesnake,” the delivery driver texted the homeowner, letting them know what had just happened on their front porch.

Florida woman impaled by stingray's tail
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An Apollo Beach, Florida woman is recovering in the hospital after being impaled by a stingray while wading in the water in Ruskin.