Alligator sunbathing in a resident's dock in Florida / myLot

An alligator seen in a resident's dock in Mooring's Bay Florida

Lake Charles, Louisiana

March 4, 2024 4:23pm CST

A concerned citizen called the Naples Police Department on Tuesday February 27 to report a sighting of an alligator that was in the resident's dock taking a sunbath in Mooring's Bay. When the police arrived at the scene of the incident, the alligator decided to leave the scene quickly. No one was hurt in the incident which is good news. The police as well as officials with the Florida Wildlife and Fish Commission are advised everyone not to feed an alligator, keep your distance if an alligator is in sight and swim in designated areas during daytime hours. Link is upi.com/7361709158443 via @upi

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Dena Miller

@Dena91 (15895)

• United States

5 Mar

That would be scary. I would not want to look out and see an alligator any where close to me.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (94626)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Mar

Neither would I want to see an alligator near me either.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (86768)

• United States

5 Mar

Thanks for sharing! It's good to know everyone was safe in this situation. It's a good reminder to be aware of your surroundings, especially near bodies of water in Florida, where alligators are common.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (94626)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Mar

That is true since in my area there are no alligator sightings even though there are a few canals.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (73506)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Mar

Poor ally was just relaxing and having a good time. I think if I did not have to go in the water or anywhere neat the dock I would just let the alligator stay there,

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (94626)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Mar

I am in agreement with you.

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