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Something’s Lurking Near Lake Okeechobee (S1, E5) | Swamp Mysteries | Full Episode

2025-09-17 Entertainment
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Investigating Mysterious Predators Near Lake Okeechobee, Florida

Discover how local experts and a seasoned hunter track down unknown threats—from invasive lizards to massive alligators—displaced by severe hurricane activity.

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  • Investigate mysterious disappearances and strange evidence (chewed remains, weird tracks) near Lake Okeechobee.
  • Consult reptile experts who hypothesize the culprits could be Caiman, Nile Crocodiles, or Komodo Dragons.
  • Successfully trap several invasive lizard species that are expanding their territory far north of normal breeding zones.
  • Confirm and remove a massive, starving alligator responsible for killing local pets and livestock.

This episode details the multi-pronged hunt for unusual predators in Florida, highlighting how habitat disruption forces dangerous animals into populated areas. Readers gain insight into identifying invasive species and managing crises caused by extreme weather events.

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Troy hunts for the culprit behind strange disappearances near Lake Okeechobee, Florida. See more in Season 1, Episode 5, "Dragons from Hell." Watch new episodes of Swamp Mysteries, on Thursdays at 9:30/8:30c. Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule. #SwampMysteries Subscribe for more from Swamp Mysteries and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: https://www.history.com/shows/swamp-mysteries-with-troy-landry Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/history TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@history Troy Landry teams with local experts in a wild chase to help save America from hostile, menacing and often mysterious creatures. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.

Top Comments (10)

@luciaennocenti9710 2025-09-17

The knowledge these 2 men have is remarkable. Not in any book or database. Pure experience and instinct and understanding of the landscape

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@garylee5384 2025-09-17

One thing I hope Troy knows about Komodo dragons is not to get their saliva on you. Their saliva contains many different types of bacteria that will break down any living things defenses. Once your bit it will track you down until your to weak to fight back

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@internetlunatickle 2025-09-18

My buddies 2 kids hunt iguanas north palm beach county. They bagged a 50 pound monitor lizard! Had eaten some pets and terrorized kids in the neighborhood next to the woods.

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@Fluffy-x7v 2025-09-20

Never stick your hands in any unknown holes 😂😂😂

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@HISTORY 2025-09-15

Watch new episodes of Swamp Mysteries, on Thursdays at 9:30/8:30c. Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule.

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@margritpiepes8242 2025-09-19

The problem is that people that have tegu lizard or a g other lizard as pet and then they let them go cause they don’t want it anymore or it’s illegal . A neighbor long time ago had a big lizard and he put it in the lake behind his house next day it was sitting g on the next door neighbors kids slide in their backyard have no clue what happened afterwards . But people are irresponsible

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@DonnaSams-b7b 2025-10-09

THANK YOU MR. TROY!! AND THANK YOU TOO CHRIS!! 🐊🐊🐊🐊

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@B.I.-EIO_MacDonald9786 2025-09-21

They changed direction from the search for a possible monitor lizard or kimodo dragon. TO A GATOR 😂 But really the above named lizards are pretty scary tough. Because those monsters are actually looking for YOU! Like a honeybadger on steroids with poison in their bite. Fast as a gator with longer legs.

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@CJM7080 2025-10-05

“No gators in a part of Florida?”😂. The history channel is historical. 😂

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@mosconi0359 2025-10-01

"We're looking for a monster," sticks his hand in a fist-sized hole and pulls out a foot-long lizard that didn't even try to bite him. Lol. Turns out what was lurking in Lake Okeechobee was an alligator, who'da thunk it.

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