Man found near gator drowned

LAKELAND -- A man whose body was found in a canal Saturday -- guarded by a 7-foot alligator -- drowned, authorities said Sunday. Polk sheriff's officials said they still had not identified the man Sunday. Two fisherman discovered the body, which was without arms, early Saturday. The body was being guarded by a 7-foot female alligator. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officers shot the gator, cut it open and found evidence it had been feeding on the body.