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VIDEO: 10-foot gator spotted lounging in Sanibel Island parking lot

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Posted at 6:10 AM, May 17, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-17 06:13:16-04

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — A monster alligator was spotted walking around a parking lot on Sanibel Island, Florida.

Laitham Haddad shared the video with Fort Myers NBC affiliate WBBH.

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He said he saw the big gator, which appeared to be about 10 feet long, while cruising around on his golf cart.

A reminder that alligator mating season lasts until June, so they are usually seen roaming around more this time of year as they look for a mate.