A jaw-dropping moment is going viral after a clip surfaced showing a terrifyingly close call between a man and a massive alligator — and no, it’s not AI-generated. The incident, shared on The Chris Miles Show, has viewers on edge, with many saying it’s one of the closest near-misses they’ve seen in real life.
The video shows an alligator lunging just inches away, leaving the man scrambling to safety. Social media users were quick to react. One commenter, Anita Wade, wrote, “She wasn’t fast enough for me 👀”, while Yolanda Livinmybestlife added, “When I lived in Florida, they’d walk down the street of my subdivision in Davenport, FL midday — like they were on their way home after a hard day’s work! So this is realistic!”
Experts say encounters like this are not uncommon in Florida, especially during warmer months when alligators are more active and often venture into residential areas searching for food or water.
Wildlife officials continue to urge residents and visitors to stay alert near lakes, ponds, and canals — and to remember that while these moments may go viral, they’re also a serious reminder of just how powerful and unpredictable nature can be.
