Gators spotted crawling on cars in Florida!

Residents of a small town in Florida were alarmed over the weekend after they say they saw several alligators crawling on cars.

The incident took place in the town of Weston, which is located just south of Fort Lauderdale. Witnesses say that they saw at least four alligators crawling on cars in a parking lot.

It's unclear why the alligators were there, or what they were doing. Some people have speculated that they may have been looking for food, while others believe that they may have been searching for a place to hide from predators.

In any case, the sight of alligators crawling on cars was certainly alarming for local residents. "I've never seen anything like it before," said one man who witnessed the scene. "It was definitely a scary sight."

Local authorities have said that they are aware of the incident and are currently investigating what happened. They are also urging people to be careful and avoid contact with any alligators they may see in the area.

Alligator missing from Florida zoo

A 4-foot alligator is missing from its enclosure at a zoo in Florida, officials said.

The alligator, named Wally, was last seen Saturday morning at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, according to a post on the zoo's Facebook page.

"We are sad to announce that Wally, our four-foot alligator, is missing," the post said. "Wally was last seen this morning and we are doing everything we can to find him."

Zoo staff members have been conducting a search of the zoo grounds but have not found the gator.

"If you see Wally please do not approach him as he may be scared and could bite," the Facebook post said. "Please immediately call our staff at 561-233-1400 x242."

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society did not return a request for comment from ABC News.

12-foot alligator rescued from drainage ditch

In a scene reminiscent of an alligator-infested bayou, a 12-foot alligator was pulled from a drainage ditch in Bluffdale, Utah, on Wednesday morning.

Crews had been working since Tuesday night to rescue the alligator, which was stuck in the six-foot-wide drainage ditch. Wildlife officials say they believe the alligator was trying to find refuge from the cold when it became stuck.

"Alligators are very opportunistic and will take any chance they can get to be in a warmer climate," said Chris Healy, spokesman for Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

The alligator was approximately 4 years old and weighed approximately 300 pounds. It is not clear how long the alligator had been stuck in the ditch.

Wildlife officials transferred the alligator to an animal sanctuary in Southern Utah, where it will be rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.

Gators becoming a nuisance in central Florida

The alligators are coming out of the swamp and becoming a nuisance in central Florida. There have been sightings of alligators in swimming pools, on golf courses, and even in people's driveways.

Gators have always been a part of the Florida landscape, but their range has been expanding northward in recent years. The reason for this expansion is not entirely clear, but it may be related to changes in the climate or to the availability of food.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is urging people to be alert and cautious when they are near bodies of water, as alligators can be dangerous. If you encounter an alligator, stay calm and back away slowly. Do not try to feed or pet them.

If you see an alligator near your home or place of business, please call the FWC Hotline at 888-404-3922.

Sheriff warns Floridians about alligators

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is warning local residents about alligators after a 9-year-old boy was bitten on the leg by one.

This is the latest in a spate of alligator attacks in the state of Florida this year. In June, a 4-year-old boy was killed by an alligator while playing near a lake at a Disney resort.

Sheriff's spokesman, Danny Alvarez, said that residents need to be aware of the presence of alligators and take precautions to avoid encounters with them.

"Alligators are commonly found near water - lakes, ponds, rivers and canals," Alvarez said. "If you have a pet that roams free, please keep it on a leash."

Alvarez also advised people not to feed alligators, as it can lead to them becoming more aggressive towards humans. " Gators that are used to being around people can become nuisance animals and may have to be euthanized ," he said.