What can I do with the moat?

Hint 1 of 8:

There is a ledge on the far side of the moat on the alligator screen.

Hint 2 of 8:

Maybe you could get to it.

Hint 3 of 8:

You might notice that you can swim the same speed as the alligators.

Hint 4 of 8:

You might also notice that as soon as your foot touches the water,
the alligators are attracted to you like a magnet.

Hint 5 of 8:

You can use this.

Hint 6 of 8:

Get them near the bottom of the screen.