This lake is inside Lakeland, Florida, and the area surrounding it is completely urbanized.

It is bordered on the northeast by residences and the Lake Hunter Boat Ramp.

[3][4] On June 7, 2016, the body of a dead man was found in the mouth of an alligator on the shore of Lake Hunter.

When officials arrived at the scene, the alligator let go of the body and swam away, police said.

At the time, it wasn't known if the alligator killed the person or simply found the dead body.