Gator spotted in ocean at Fernandina Beach

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Beachgoers were surprised to see a gator in the ocean at Fernandina Beach on Sunday.

Many people posted photos and video of the gator seen at Main Beach around 6 p.m.

A man with a fishing pole and a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were checking out the gator in the water.

Action News Jax is checking with FWC to see where the gator was relocated.

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