Florida Man wrestles huge alligator, terrifying moment captured on camera
A video of a man wrestling with a huge alligator in Florida was posted on Instagram. The video is fascinatingly scary to watch.
A video of a man going up against an alligator has left people fascinated, as well as, scared. The video captures how Mike Dragich, a 33-year-old MMA fighter and a licensed alligator trapper, faced the huge reptile to get it out of an elementary school in Florida.

Dragich, who also goes by bluecollar_brawler on Instagram, shared the video on his personal page. He also added a short caption along with the video to add a context. “Florida man removes 10ft alligator from elementary school!” he wrote as he posted the video.
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What does this video show?
The video opens to show Dragich standing in front of the alligator as it snaps at the rescuer. As the video progresses, Dragich is seen catching the reptile by its tail. Eventually, Dragich manages to trap the alligator with help of a few other officials.
Take a look at the video:
Is the video creating a chatter?
The video was posted on May 22. Since being shared, the video has accumulated more than 8.8 lakh views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has gathered close to 36,000 likes. Moreover, the video has managed to receive several comments.
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Here’s how Instagram users reacted:
“Whattttt??? When and where did this happen? I didn’t hear about it,” asked an Instagram user. “Happened not far from a family member,” added another. “Thank you for keeping our community safe and great work!” joined a third. “Love all the screaming. Nice job,” wrote a fourth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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