Commuters in Seffner got a little more wildlife than they bargained for Thursday morning when a 9-foot, 9-inch alligator parked itself near a school bus pickup along East Wheeler Road. A nearby runner spotted the reptile, called authorities and stayed on scene long enough to watch a licensed trapper haul the gator away. Officials said no one was hurt.
đOnly in FloridađThis 9-foot, 9-inch alligator wandered a little too close to a Thursday morning school bus pickup in Seffner off East Wheeler Road. Thankfully, a nearby runner spotted the gator and called it in. A licensed trapper safely removed the alligator and no one was⌠pic.twitter.com/a087fqVOvv
â HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) March 6, 2026
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies…..