Video shows a stray alligator swimming near Florida's flooded streets after Hurricane Helene displaced it

Collier County Sheriff's Office

• Hurricane Helene displaced alligators, turtles, and other wildlife in Florida.
• Large storms often move wildlife from their habitats due to flooding.
• Residents who see an alligator should give it space and call authorities if it poses a threat.

Florida's alligators, turtles, and even sharks are finding themselves in new territory in the wake of Hurricane Helene.