Giant alligator surprises family outside front door

Ave Maria, Florida — An unexpected visitor at his front door surprised a Florida homeowner.
A huge alligator visited Mike Ninowski’s yard on Ave Maria.
The reptile then decided to take a stroll up to Ninowski’s front door.
According to Mike, the gator must have heard his dog barking inside his home, prompting the reptile to get closer.
The gator was approximately 11 feet long and weighed around 400 pounds.
Fortunately, the gator left and retreated to a nearby pond.