A giant alligator was caught on camera calmly crossing a city street Naplesin Collier County, Southwest Florida.
The picture of impressive reptilefrom a few 9 or 10 feet long (about 3 meters)He went viral on social media as he approached Forest Glen Golf & Country Club, coming from a nearby lake.
Local media reports that in this case, the animal was safely removed from the area by members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Alligator sightings in Florida are common this time of year. Public appearances on freeways and in neighborhoods are becoming more common as spring approaches.
Alligator mating season begins in early April, which means it’s common for Florida residents to encounter alligators. reptiles around canals and swampy areas during these months.
Although the FWC believes that conflicts between humans and this species are extremely rare, his presence always carries risksTherefore, the body usually publishes a set of recommendations.
The list of tips includes not feeding them or discarding fresh fish waste, only swimming in designated areas during the day, and never leashing pets near ponds or lakes.
Alligators have inhabited Florida’s swamps, marshes, rivers, and lakes for many centuries and are found in all of the southern state’s 67 counties. In recent years, Florida has seen rapid population growth, which may result in more frequent human-alligator interactions and increased potential for conflict, the FWC website notes.