Gator tries to get inside Lakewood Ranch home

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WFLA) – With all the rain in the Tampa Bay area this week, even the alligators are looking for a place to dry out.

A Florida man in Lakewood Ranch in Florida Florida manatee County had a gator come to her front door and try to get inside.

Tina Neuzil said she and her dog noticed the gator at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. They watched it safely through the glass as her husband shot the video.

More rain is expected Thursday afternoon and evening across the area – wfla.com/2015/06/24/storm-team-8-forecast/

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