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Only in Florida: Man proposes to girlfriend surrounded by gators

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ORLANDO, Fla. – It could be the most Floridian proposal ever.

A man got down on one knee in front of a very unusual audience: A pack of gators. 

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Sam van Reeth and his now-fiancee, Chana Vranken, went to Gatorland Orlando because they both love wildlife. While they were there, van Reeth, with the help of Gatorland, popped the question as alligators  stayed within arm's reach.

WKMG reported van Reeth was a tourist visiting Central Florida from Belgium.

"So amazing to see the act of love against our beautiful tapestry of nature! Congrats to you both," read a message posted on Gatorland Orlando's Facebook page.

When you love each other, and you both love alligators! Join us in congratulating these two! So Amazing to see the act...

Posted by Gatorland Orlando on Sunday, June 3, 2018

The couple is now happily engaged.