Once endangered , the Florida alligator has made a comeback and can be found in county water bodies , according to Pinellas County 's Animal Services website . It started after deputies pulled over year - old in Pinellas Park . He allegedly stopped the vehicle , jumped out and broke through a nearby fence . He encountered an alligator , which killed him . Police arrested him the same day at the park .
It started after deputies pulled over year - old in Pinellas Park . He allegedly stopped the vehicle , jumped out and broke through a nearby fence . He encountered an alligator , which killed him . Police arrested him the same day at the park .