It is extremely rare for wild alligators to chase people, but they can run up to 35 miles per hour for short distances on land. Never make the mistake of thinking that an alligator is slow and lethargic. Alligators are extremely quick and agile and will defend themselves when cornered.

Will alligators chase humans?

Alligators will typically chase a human only to defend their territory. “The longer you stay within their territory, the longer they're going to chase you,” Frank Mazziotti, a professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Florida's Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, told ABC News today.

What does it mean when an alligator is chasing you?

If you're running away from an alligator that is chasing you, for example, it could mean that you are running away from a problem that you are experiencing in your own life. If you encounter a tamed alligator, it might mean that you are confident and in a happy place in your life.