[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I found several "incidents over the past 15 years where an alligator had to be removed and possibly killed.

The first one, 2006, was killed because it was getting too close to people instead of running away. Called, demonstrating a lack of fear. Normally alligators split and run if someone approaches. However, if one is fed by humans or golfers, it can become not afraid and associate food with humans. If that happens it is "normal" to kill the alligator.

'Fearless' alligator killed in Villages - News - Ocala.com - Ocala, FL

Second, one in 2007, that also appeared to have been fed by locals, and there is no indication of if the alligator or if the golfer instigated the incident. The golfer went looking for a ball that went into or near a pond.

Alligator attacks Villager | News | thevillagesdailysun.com

There were lots of other "incidents", but I only saw 2 attacks. No deaths.

Thanks for the info...