Alligators displaced from Hurricane Milton are turning up in unexpected places

Question

https://apple.news/AVeRt86NBQ9u5rwT-anzBfQ

The article states that hurricane Milton has caused floods leading the Alligators to show up in unexpected places. Alligators have supposedly been found on front porches of houses but that they shouldn't be looking to bite humans, but to still stay aware and keep yourself safe.

Comments

Numerous reports have emerged about homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton, with sightings of alligators in their residences. This article is factual and impartial. You can view a video documenting the alligators in homes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXpLghrQ_6I

Answer 1

I have seen many articles about different homes across the south that have been hit with the hurricane and are encountering alligators in their homes and streets. One article that said this was https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/watch-alligator-makes-post-hurricane-visit-to-carrollwood-home/ 

Comments

The article you attached contains convincing video footage. However, the source's reliability is shaky due to red flags such as a link promoting the author's personal Instagram. Your analysis could also benefit from additional information. For example, what other 'many' articles have you seen asserting this claim, and who were they written by?

Answer 2

This article seems to be factual, Wall Street Journal is a generally good source of information and I have found NBC and a few of it's local stations reporting on the same information.  Based on this and the amount of video evidence used in the reporting, the WSJ articles main claim appears to be true.

WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/science/environment/hurricane-milton-florida-wildlife-alligators-snakes-68b7fbba?st=X89uzE&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

NBC: https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/hurricanes/alligators-snakes-lurk-florida-floodwaters-hurricane-milton-rcna175247