Seven-Foot Alligator Removed From Roadway Median After Being Struck by Vehicle
A 7-foot alligator was removed from a roadway median in Hillsborough County after being struck by a car. The incident occurred near Anderson Road and Waters Avenue, with deputies and an FWC contractor on the scene. Drought conditions may be…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 26, 2026 —
A 7-foot alligator was removed from a roadway median in Hillsborough County after being struck by a vehicle. The incident took place near the intersection of Anderson Road and Waters Avenue.
Deputies responded to the scene, and an Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) contractor was also present to handle the removal of the alligator. The circumstances surrounding the alligator being on the median and subsequently being struck by a car were not detailed.
Officials suggest that current drought conditions may be a factor in the increased presence of alligators in unusual areas. These dry conditions can lead alligators to venture out of their natural habitats in search of water, potentially bringing them into closer proximity with roadways and populated areas.
Further details regarding the condition of the alligator following the incident, or any specific actions taken by the FWC contractor, were not immediately available. The exact timeline of the event, including the date and time it occurred, was also not provided.
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