ESTERO (CBSMiami) — A big alligator gatecrashed a sport of golf at a Florida nation membership just lately. It’s simply the newest sighting of an enormous gator caught on digicam.
Video from Lisa Reed reveals the over 10-foot large reptile venturing over the green at Stoneybrook Golf Club in Estero, the place Reed was {golfing} with fellow members of the American Singles Golf Association on April 16.
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“So this is a first, my goodness,” Reed stated on the video. “OK, he’s going for the ball! Look it, look it! Oh my goodness,” an excited Reed is heard saying within the video.
The gator received fairly near the ball on the green, however saved transferring, and the group was capable of play on.
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Co-existing with alligators is a part of life in Florida, particularly throughout mating season when gators are simply in search of love. It’s this time of yr when alligators are way more lively and sometimes result in extra frequent run-in with people.
FWC reminds the general public that alligators ought to be left alone. State legislation prohibits killing, harassing, or possessing alligators besides underneath allow. You ought to by no means take away one from its pure habitat.
If you’re involved about an alligator bigger than 4 toes in your space and consider it poses a menace to individuals, pets or property, FWC says to name its Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (844-392-4286).
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