Following Hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida, multiple reports have surfaced of alligators swimming through residential neighborhoods in Sarasota.
ABC News issued a warning to residents on Thursday evening, advising them to avoid floodwaters due to confirmed sightings of alligators in the flooded streets.
During the broadcast, the reporter mentioned that even her producer had spotted an alligator in a flooded area, highlighting the potential danger as residents deal with the aftermath of the storm.
Local authorities are urging people to stay indoors and exercise caution until the waters recede.