I'm going to quibble from Florida. As an adult human seeing a gator sunning on the bank, you stop at this distance, take your picture, and respectfully move away. It's fine. If you've got a loose toddler or small dog, or you're an asshole who decides to feed it, things can get ugly fast.
Libby
Sweet baby Jesus that man does not know how close he came to dying! We are absolutely going to lose tourists to the wildlife this summer!