A video showing a bear fighting off two alligators while swimming in a Florida river has gone viral. The footage was filmed by kayaker Tyler Futrell in St. Johns River near Highbanks Marina, located about 30 miles north of Orlando. The bear and the alligators engaged in a fierce battle, with the bear winning both rounds effortlessly. The first round showed the bear swatting at the alligator before roaring and continuing to swim. The second round took place near the river’s shoreline, where the bear rushed at a second alligator and successfully fended it off. The bear then swam out of sight, leaving the kayaker amazed at capturing such a rare and intense encounter on video. The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida, flowing 310 miles from Blue Cypress Lake in Indian River County to its mouth near Jacksonville in Duval County before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The video has gained widespread attention on social media, with many calling for famous personalities such as Jimmy Kimmel and Snoop Dogg to provide commentary on the thrilling animal showdown.
Photo credit
www.usatoday.com
Video shows bear fending off alligators while swimming in Florida
