Caitlin O'Kane is a digital content producer covering trending stories for CBS News and its good news brand, The Uplift. When the family came out to take a look, they found the huge reptile resting in their private swimming pool, according to authorities. A family in Deep Creek. It is possible that alligators could become displaced during the storm. Earlier this month, it went viral when Bangalore in India was severely flooded, and another image claims it was taken in the Philippines. Last year there were a record 16,749 complaints about alligators threatening people, pets or property. Florida alligators can usually grow up to 13 feet. But Wischhusen said the animal seemed rather calm. The reptiles usually begin courtship in April and start mating in May and June. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images), 390936 08: An alligator swims in a small pond June 21, 2001 at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village in Hollywood, Florida. Its one thing to have a hurricane rip through and destroy everything. There has been a record three deaths attributed to alligator attacks in Florida in the month of May. ", And when the dispatcher confirmed that it was in the kitchen, the terrified resident responded, "Yes! IE 11 is not supported. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images), TERREBONNE PARISH, LA - AUGUST 28: A dead alligator sits in the boat after being hunted in bayou waters in Terrebonne Parish near Houma, Louisiana on August 28, 2019. "There's a bloody croc in my rain flooded house," a twitter user said on September 5, alongside the photo. Other commentators expressed concern that more alligators in the state were being displaced by habitat loss. HECK NOOOO!!!!! It's not surprising that alligators occasionally generate headlines in Florida. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This story was originally published March 30, 2022, 7:24 PM. The 140,000-acre refuge was created in 1963 as part of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center to home more than 1,500 species of various animals and plants. Goodwin said the trappers safely removed the gator and took it to a new location. According to FWC, if an alligator is at least four feet long and is in an area where it could pose a threat to people, pets or property it's considered a nuisance alligator. In the footage, captured by Ring, the alligator can be. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a statewide program dedicated to handling nuisance alligators. However, while it is possible for alligators to become displaced, this is not the case in this photo, which has been circulating on the internet for years. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images), MIAMI - JUNE 24: Todd Hardwick, a licensed nuisance alligator trapper, captures an alligator June 24, 2002 in Miami. The department shared several photos of the unwanted visitor on Facebook. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images), HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC - APRIL 16: An alligator in the water during the RBC Heritage Pro-Am at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 16, 2014 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images), AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 26: The alligator known as Tri-pod is seen near the ninth hole during the first round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 26, 2018 in Avondale, Louisiana. Police trapped and remove the unwanted guest, telling it: "See you later, alligator. Some social media users suggested it was from the 2019 movie Crawl. [Photo by Mr. Vin]. A Florida man heard a bump at his door. said in a statement shared on Facebook Tuesday. Jesse added that the neighbourhood where the gator was spotted is near water and said people had been walking in the area before the animal arrived. "There he was in the entrance way to the kitchen just laying there, never opened his mouth or anything," Wischhusen told the NBC affiliate. To avoid that problem, the alligators would need to be relocated to remote areas where they wouldn't encounter people, according to FWC. The unwanted overnight visitor broke through low windows at the home in the Eagles Landing neighborhood and broke four bottles of wine, the homeowners told NBC affiliate WFLA. Florida is home to around 1.3 million alligators. March 31 (UPI) -- Reptile wranglers were summoned to a recently constructed Florida home to evict an unusual squatter: an 11-to-12-foot alligator. U.S. Alligator Florida Tampa Wildlife. A large alligator has been filmed prowling an apartment complex in Florida. Those remote areas already have healthy alligator populations with established social structures. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images), Donald Bowers/Getty Images for History's Swamp People, A Yangtze Alligator. Dogs and cats are similar in size to the natural prey of alligators. Despite the photograph being in wide circulation during past severe weather events, Newsweek has been unable to definitively establish the original source, though there are signs that it could also be a scene from a movie. In this combination image, workers carry out debris cleanup and fallen trees after the passage of Hurricane Ian on in Naples Florida, on September 29, 2022 and a file image of an alligator (Inset). One Facebook user said the alligator at the doorstep looked like a baby, but the sheriff department did not confirm the animal's size or age. TRENDING NOW: Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida. However, inside the house. I didn't call the police, I called animal control. 1 day ago. Most Facebook users have just days to claim settlement money. Footage taken by Tampa . Alligators' preferred habitat is water, meaning they are occasionally attracted to outdoor swimming pools. Williams said in the Facebook post. A large alligator blocked the entryway to a home near Tampa, Florida, on May 11, taking a rest on the welcome mat. "I warned our neighbors. The image was also shared on Reddit, claiming the scene depicted took place in the Philippines. This means they are a lot more active around this time of year while in search of a partner , so alligator sightings around neighborhoods and other populated areas tend to increase. Clearwater Police Department via Facebook By 4:49 a.m., the trappers managed to wrangle the alligator out through the windows, police said. The picture was used in a 2021 report from Noticiero Digital, following heavy rains in Apure state. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images), MIAMI - MAY 17: Tourists take pictures of a baby alligator at the Gator Park in the Florida Everglades May 17, 2006 in Miami-Dade County. President Donald Trump yesterday announced his support of using $200 million to fund projects aimed at restoring Floridas Everglades. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images), AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 25: A giant alligator sits on the 14th fairway during the first round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 25, 2013 in Avondale, Louisiana. As Newsweek Fact Check found through reverse image searches and browsing past media reports, the clip was also used earlier this month, when Bangalore in India was hit with severe flooding. Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, walking into the kitchen to get a midnight snack and then almost becoming a snack yourself. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials warned that you are more likely to see alligators, snakes and bears after the storm and told people to stay alert and give them space. According to researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Louisiana's combination of rising waters and sinking land give it one of the highest rates of relative sea level rise on the planet. Male alligators reach an average length of 10 feet, while females usually only reach 8.5 feet. "Hopefully he / she was relocated we are taking away their habitat from them," wrote Robin Magleora wrote. ", Florida woman finds 11-foot alligator in kitchen. Bystander Kayla Ronquillo was driving home in the Babcock Ranch gated community in . We know you've been chomping at the bit for more visuals from today's alligator trespassing in Clearwater The male alligator was 10 to 11 feet in length. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Fact Check: Did Reporter Use Condom to Protect Mic from Hurricane Ian? The 140,000-acre refuge was created in 1963 as part of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center to home more than 1,500 species of various animals and plants. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images), RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03: An alligator basks in the sun by a sub-basin of the Canal das Tachas, in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood on August 3, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Observe and photograph alligators only from a distance. When this happens, some of these alligators have to be removed and killed. The woman told emergency dispatchers that she saw a "huge" alligator "thrashing in front one of the units" of the condominium complex, according to the 911 call. The sheriff's office filmed the reptile prowling around the porch, The alligator was moved away from the neighborhood by wildlife officials, Crocodile Does Elevator Butt Just Like Cat in Viral Video, Alligators React to Woman Saying 'He's Big', Alligator Filmed Prowling Florida Apartment Complex at Midnight, Trans People Are an Inseparable Part of the LGBTQ Community, It's Time to End This Gender Madness. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images), AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 25: An alligator is seen near the seventh green during the first round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 25, 2019 in Avondale, Louisiana. Alligators smaller than four feet are not large enough to be considered dangerous unless they're handled, FWC says. Free pet with purchase of home. Does FWC relocate the nuisance alligators? Bites may occur when people do not pay close enough attention to their surroundings when working or recreating near water. I would of died !" the sheriff's office said in a statement. A giant 550-pound alligator tore through a screen to take dip in a Florida family's swimming pool, authorities reported. The house photo might be fake, but an alligator was actually spotted in the flooded streets of Florida during Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images), ORLANDO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: An alligator as seen on the seventh hole during the final round of the Orange County National Championship at Orange County National Golf Club on October 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. The faint I wouldve fainted.. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images), EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, - JANUARY 02: An alligator is seen in the Everglades National Park during the 12th day of a partial government shutdown on January 02, 2019 in Everglades National Park, United States. Remember, theyre an important part of Floridas natural history as well as an integral component of aquatic ecosystems. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before. A window installer spotted the very large reptile and contacted a supervisor. In the comment section of Flagler County Sheriff's Office Facebook video, one user, Cathy Green, said she had had a recent encounter with a large gator in her neighborhood. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage) *** Local Caption ***, EVERGLADES, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: An alligator lays on the bank of a pond in the Florida Everglades September 12, 2007 in the Everglades National Park, Florida. Sat 1 October 2022 11:51, UK A fake photo of an alligator swimming around a house in Florida during Hurricane Ian is terrifying internet users. The offense began just before 3:30 a.m. Friday when a newspaper delivery woman called 911 to report a "large alligator acting in an aggressive manner" in front of a home on Eagles Landing Circle West in Clearwater, Florida, according to a press release by the Clearwater Police Department. Video shows the reptile went into a death roll multiple times, something that is typically reserved for subduing prey. If you happen to encounter a gator in the wild or in your kitchen your safest option is to keep your distance. An unwanted overnight visitor had to be removed from a home on Eagles Landing Circle West in Clearwater. The 11-foot gator broke into the family's home through a low window in the kitchen, the Clearwater Police Department said on Facebook. Based in Florida, Kachunga and the Alligator Show have been making appearances in popular shows, fairs and festivals for over 15 years across the U.S. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images), Captain J Edwards, putting a seat belt on one of his alligators in the back seat of his car, with a young boy peering in through the window. Over 14.5 feet long and more than 100 years old, Coochie is great favourite with visitors to Jungleland. Primary source evidence proves the claim to be false. If an alligator bites you, make a commotion by hitting or kicking it or poking it in the eyes. "This one broke through the glass to get into the home," Castelli said. Newsweek Fact Check did a reverse image search on the photo which found that it has been circling the internet since at least 2020. Florida Watch a large alligator climb up the side of someone's house in Florida. An 11-foot alligator broke through a window, at left, into a Florida family's kitchen. Origin. RELATED: Alligator removed from Florida pond after biting woman. Driver dies after hitting 11-foot alligator in road, flipping vehicle, Florida cops say, Panicked Florida alligator gets trapped in traffic. By Doha Madani. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. November 1966: Bikini-clad Melody May decides to heed the 'No Swimming' sign when she sees Coochie the resident alligator at Jungleland in Panama City, Florida. Guys okey pa sa bahay namin medyo baha Lang pic.twitter.com/UrPXt7zkbI. There are an estimated 1.25 million alligators in the state of Florida, so its likely that wasnt the only one roaming the streets after the storm. They've been found in swimming pools, ditches, garages and more. But if you can't get away,wildlife experts recommend you fight back. In the past 30 years, as subsidence continues and the effects of climate change increase, Louisiana has been losing its coastal landscape at the rate of almost a football fields worth of land every hour. When fed, alligators can overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food. The gator was trying to enter the sewage drain when the woman first spotted it. RECOMMENDED: Alligator mating season is here, and this is what you need to know. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time. The 10-foot alligator that bit off a 23-year-old man's arm behind Banditos Bar in Gulf Cove, Sunday, May 21, 2023. . The alligator broke through the screen of a Florida family home to go for a swim in their pool. This woman even caught a gator peeking into the doors and windows of her home. No, the nuisance alligators are killed. A veteran nurse, Wischhusen said it takes a lot to shake her up. Be careful, alligators are everywhere in Florida. There has been a record three deaths attributed to alligator attacks in Florida in the month of May. The unwanted overnight. Prosecutors, Glenn Kirschner argued, might be able to call "exclusively" Republican witnesses against Donald Trump. An 11-foot alligator broke into a home in Clearwater, Florida, on the night of May 31, 2019, according to the Clearwater Police Department. ET: This article was corrected to state that there are 67 counties in Florida. Its tough enough to capture a lizard that gets into a house. According to Goodwin, the alligator entered through a laundry room door. RECOMMENDED: Fearless? Absolutely NOT!, Its one thing to have a hurricane rip through and destroy everything. According to FWC, the odds of being seriously injured during an unprovoked alligator incident in Florida is about one in 3.1 million. 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(Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images), MIAMI - MAY 17: Tom Batchelor puts his hand in the mouth of an alligator during a wildlife show at the Gator Park in the Florida Everglades May 17, 2006 in Miami-Dade County. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Alligator removed from Florida pond after biting woman, Fearless? A woman living in Clearwater, Florida, had this exact experience a few years back, finding an 11-foot long gator had come through a low window near her kitchen in the middle of the night. And it also circulated earlier, as far back as 2020. Forecasters have already warned that there could be potential flash floods around Lake Mead due to the storm. "I have a gigantic alligator who came in through my garage in my kitchen -- a huge one," she said. A family in Deep Creek was woken up by some "loud noises" in the night, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said in a statement shared on Facebook Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images), SAN FRANCISCO - JUNE 26: ***EXCLUSIVE*** "The Crocodile Hunter", Steve Irwin, poses with a three foot long alligator at the San Francisco Zoo on June 26, 2002 in San Francisco, California. However unlikely serious injury may be, you should still take steps and precautions to avoid coming into contact with alligators. When the alligator calmed down, three men dragged it to the front yard to be loaded into a vehicle. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images), MERRITT ISLAND, FL - MARCH 12: A alligator keeps and eye on a Great Egret at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on March 12, 2009 in Merritt Island, Florida. Living in Florida, we have to share our space with a very large reptile, the American alligator ( Alligator mississipiensis ). (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images), EVERGLADES AND FRANCIS S. TAYLOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, FLORIDA - MAY 15: An alligator is seen in the Florida Everglades on May 15, 2019 in Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area, Florida. (Photo by Robert King/Newsmakers), A Florida alligator watches the action from the ninth fairway during third-round play at the PGA Tour's Players Championship March 27, 2004. Wednesday is the first day of Louisiana's alligator hunting season, which runs for only 30 days. In 2017, a Florida golf course made headlines after a massive 800-pound alligator moseyed across the green. Prosecutors, Glenn Kirschner argued, might be able to call "exclusively" Republican witnesses against Donald Trump. It is not the first time an alligator has been found lurking in a private swimming pool in the Sunshine State. As it sat there, she even had a word with the intruder. Florida Woman Finds Gator in Her Bathroom. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The casino eyes a November 2023 completion. Video shows a pond sits behind the home, which may be where the alligator was residing before it sought an upgrade. The floods and hurricanes are really bad pic.twitter.com/aN9piZuezD. The red liquid in the video is wine, not blood. Thus, it's more common to find them in strange places. Sweetwater Wetlands Park encompasses more than 125 acres of swamps, with upwards of 3.5 miles of walking trails and boardwalks where you can view the area wildlife, including alligators. Latest on #Hurricanelan aftermath ahead @NBCNightlyNews @TopStoryNBC. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images), DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: An alligator in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands on February 15, 2021 in Delray Beach, Florida (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images). At nearly 12 feet long, this alligator was a little tougher to handle. Its believed the alligator was seeking shelter from a cold front and found a laundry room door to crawl through, project manager Matthew Goodwin told McClatchy News. 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When the dispatcher asked if she was safe, the woman replied that she was in her bedroom. An alligator was up to some late night antics in a Southwest Florida residential neighborhood. Flood warnings remain in place for much of the state. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images), 390936 07: Felix Ito Rodriquez shows off an alligator handling technique June 21, 2001 at the same Okalee Seminole Indian Village that Mike Bailey works at in Hollywood, Florida. Most residents know how to stay clear of the predators. "Coming in at 10'11" and weighing over 550lbs., he tore through the screen to get to the nice, cool water.". What your child needs to attend class, A Miami man had a ticket to leave the U.S. after a $492,000 COVID-19 fraud, feds say, Creature injured on road made it to a Florida pond, then was struggling to stay afloat, Mom, daughter stole over $500,000 from 92-year-old with dementia in Florida, feds say. One shows the gator sticking its head through the broken glass window. What a deal, Mark Costa said. An alligator has been filmed prowling right outside the front door of a Florida home by wildlife officials. Since the 1930s, Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of land and wetlands, an area roughly the size of Delaware. Luckily, passengers who spotted the creature were safely inside the plane, although they were briefly delayed, as the gator prevented the plane from taxiing to its gate. The beastly reptile was captured and there were no injuries, the police said. It has been shared online for years, though its provenance is unclear, with some speculating that it could have been a still from a feature film. In the aftermath of the storm, rescue efforts are taking place. shared a picture showing an alligator or crocodile, appearing to be swimming in a water-filled house. The male gator is now being housed locally in a private location to rest and recover from what the trappers described as "a traumatic experience.". If you come across an alligator you believe poses a threat, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Residents tend to seek waterfront homes and that increases the chances of interacting with alligators. A huge 13-foot alligator has been filmed strutting across a backyard in Florida before lying down for a rest by a surveillance camera. And while that can be scary, alligators are fundamental. The terrifying photo sees a huge alligator swimming ominously through a flooded house, with its long body slightly peeking out of the water. Last month in Sarasota, Florida, another family had a middle-of-the-night encounter with an 11-foot gator. Photographs shared by the sheriff's office show the intruder lurking in the water before officials were called to remove it. "I said I don't want to play with you,' " Wischhusen recalled saying to the animal before police arrived. The goal of SNAP is to proactively address alligator threats in developed areas, while conserving alligators in areas where they naturally occur. "I had one that size under my car all night," she wrote. You can also print this brochure from FWC to keep these tips handy in your home. This is because they become more concerned with defending their territory when in competition for a mate. The challenges of high school sports took on a whole new meaning when a young alligator was found living in a softball complex on campus, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida . Share. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) were called in to remove the alligator. In 2018, the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) received over 14,000 complaints which resulted in the removal of 8,139 nuisance gators. They live in all of the state's counties and can be found in wetlands and swamps. The massive . 2019 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. FWCs toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at --. "He's thrashing.". Saltwater Crocodiles' Taste for Terrestrial Prey Saved Them From Extinction, Alligators React to Woman Saying 'He's Big', Huge Florida Alligator Struts Through Backyard Before Laying Down for Rest, was found prowling on a family's front porch in Flagler County, Trans People Are an Inseparable Part of the LGBTQ Community, It's Time to End This Gender Madness. To prevent the 86 foot long ship from being salvaged by the pirates, the crew blew her up and she landed in two . Fact Check: Did Elephant Seal Appear on Florida Street After Hurricane Ian? The image isnt new at all, and seems to be used to fool people every time there is a major flood somewhere in the world. Alligator with football in jaws seen paddling around Florida swamp. NBC News reporter Jesser. And once they had it outside, it was still being difficult. People have been reacting to the image on Twitter, with one person writing: Lawd somebody had an alligator in their house from the hurricane. Never feed alligators its dangerous and illegal. At 20 feet, Hanna says an alligator could "outrun any human.". Construction worker Matthew Goodwin captured footage of the spirited gator being lassoed and removed from the house by a local wrangler. Clearwater Police Department via Facebook, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This is about as good a reason why as you should not go in the water, he said. Its believed the alligator wandered into the structure on a cold day, and wind closed the door behind it. The alligator is thought to be about the same size as one that has been spotted in a pond in New York CIty''s Central Park. Flagler County Sheriff's Office received a call on April 24 about an "animal problem," it said in a statement. Local news outlets said the gator had entered through a laundry room door and caused around. Its unclear where the original photo came from, but it certainly wasnt captured in Florida during Hurricane Ian. However, the creatures sometimes end up wandering into properties. Tom blames the recent deaths on alligators that have become comfortable around human beings. Newsweek has been unable to locate the specific scene in the movie. "You may be more likely to see alligators, snakes and bears, so remember to stay alert and give them space," the commission said. In a scene straight out of a horror movie, an 11- to 12-foot alligator was found hanging out in the master bedroom of a newly built Florida home. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images), 390936 04: An alligator swims in a small pond June 21, 2001 at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village in Hollywood, Florida.
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