A large alligator forced the closure of Juniper Springs waterway in Ocala weeks after a deadly attack elsewhere in Central Florida.

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A mammoth alligator in Ocala National Forest has been attacking paddlers, forcing wildlife officials to close a popular recreational waterway indefinitely.

Chief among these is the Ocala National Forest, a 387,000-acre spread of pine trees, lakes, spring-fed pools, rivers, swamps, hiking trails, and even archeological sites.

If you can't take the heat, get out of town and head to the springs. Summer is here, and the sun is beaming down on the city, but just a short drive away is a cool-water refuge.

The U.S. Forest Service closed part of Juniper Springs in Ocala National Forest when a 14-foot gator got aggressive during breeding season.

The closure affects the Juniper Springs waterway in the Ocala National Forest, about 300 miles north of Miami.