Florida velocity bump: 11-foot alligator slows SR-417 close to Oviedo

OVIEDO, Fla. – An 11-foot alligator crawled onto State Highway 417 close to Oviedo, forcing authorities to quickly shut the toll highway.

The incident occurred Wednesday morning on S.R. 417 north close to the north finish of the bridge over Lake Jesup.

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Site visitors cameras confirmed the gator surrounded by an Oviedo police automobile and an unmarked Florida Freeway Patrol cruiser.

Drivers have been in a position to get by within the unblocked lane, however the gator later moved to the shoulder and each lanes have been reopened.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Workplace was additionally referred to as to analyze.

FHP Lt. Kim Montes stated troopers are ready for a trapper to point out as much as take away the gator.

It’s not recognized why the alligator was crossing the highway.