US Edition12-Year-Old Texas Girl Laughs Off Gator Just Feet Away While Wakesurfing
TEXAS, JUL 31 – A 12-year-old wakesurfer encountered a large alligator feet away on a Texas river, a common habitat for gators that usually avoid humans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said.
- Over the weekend, 12-year-old competitive wakesurfer Clair Hurta faced a nuisance alligator in Texas as it surfaced just feet away while she waited between practice sets.
- According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, alligators are common in parts of Texas, and locals often see them sunning on riverbanks, though sightings still jolt the adrenaline.
- Nearly 543,000 views on TikTok show the video's reach, and Crystal Hurta said Clair 'looked at it and just shrugged it off—she wasn't worried.'
- Following the encounter, Crystal Hurta and her mother reported the alligator sighting to Texas game wardens.
- A local commented, `'That gator actually scared me and I was in the boat,'` highlighting community concerns and the need for caution on Texas waterways.
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“Clair looked at him and just shrugged,” his mother said.
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