PORTHOLE

GUESTS on a boat tour in Florida experienced a real up-close encounter with an alligator in Florida when it decided to board their vessel.

The boat was pushed closer to the shore by the wind, prompting the gator to launch itself on the boat.

It quickly scrambled to the other side, barely squeezed through the metal railings and plopped back in the water.

The terrifying moment was captured by one passenger who was streaming the tour live on Facebook.

The alligator is pictured temporarily stuck in the railings of the boat.