Is population growth driving alligators to our front door? Readers share recent gator sightings

This week saw an area alligator attempt to make a house call - climbing up the side of a front porch as though it was trying to ring the doorbell - coupled with news that the state’s gator population is on the rise.

We asked Facebook fans of The Island Packet & Beaufort Gazette where their recent gator sightings have been. Here’s a sample of that response.

Where are you seeing them? Comment below.

This story was originally published May 6, 2016 at 10:40 AM with the headline "Is population growth driving alligators to our front door? Readers share recent gator sightings."