Terrifying video shows huge alligator successfully climb over tall fence
The giant reptile made easy work of getting over the tall wire fence
This is the unsettling moment a huge alligator was filmed successfully scaling a tall wire fence.
The toothy reptile was seen climbing over the barrier at Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Florida on Saturday morning.
It wandered out of shot moments later, but was filmed by local motorist Christina who stopped their car to capture the unusual spectacle.
A Naval Air Station spokesman said they were happy to let the gator roam free on base, as long as it does not pose a danger to residents living there.
A spokesman added: ‘If you are new to Florida or have been here for years, when you see water, assume an alligator could be in it.
‘We have several on the base and they don’t respect our security measures.
‘On the serious side, always be aware with small children and pets. Golfers be aware and watch where you stick your hands. Do not approach them ever!’
Experts say alligators can easily climb fences and successfully make their way over barriers which have a flat top.
They use their length to ‘belly flop’ themselves onto the opposite surface.
Meanwhile, another large gator was filmed swimming down a flooded road in St Petersburg, Florida, last Thursday.
Roger Light spotted the animal while out driving after stopping to try and figure out what locals were out watching in the puring rain.
He said: ‘One minute I’m just looking around waiting for traffic light to turn green and than next thing I knew I see this gator coming towards me on my passenger side lol.’
Light compared the encounter to a scene fro 1990s children film Jumanji, which sees a herd of exotic animals stampede through the fictional town of Brantford, New Hampshire.