Giant Gator Walks Across Florida Golf Course

It was a day like any other at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Florida.

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However, golfers were in for a surprise on this particular day.

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As a giant alligator casually walking across the fairway.

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The alligator was enormous, its size and girth a testament to its age and strength.

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Seeing an alligator in Florida is not uncommon.

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However, the size of this particular gator was astonishing

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It was a sight to behold as it made its way across the golf course, seemingly unfazed by the presence of humans.

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The reactions of the golfers and other onlookers were mixed.

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