Reports are emerging from Southwest Florida about an increase in Burmese python sightings, highlighting the state's ongoing struggle with invasive species. In a related incident, a property owner in Southwest Miami-Dade was alerted by barking dogs to the presence of an 11-foot alligator in their backyard. The situation underscores the challenges residents face with wildlife, including the decision to place such a large alligator into captivity or to harvest it, due to the risk of it returning.
No Dogs Allowed, but Alligators are Fine Welcome to Florida… https://t.co/WOHaA5mk5f
FLORIDA PROBLEMS! 🐊'I heard my dogs barking a lot': Officials say the half-ton gator will either be placed into captivity or harvested because it would likely come back to the Miami man's farm. https://t.co/kTJ1VksWoK
Florida life is next level. Watching massive gators do their growl is like going back in time when dinosaurs roamed the land. 🐊 https://t.co/SwkLqnMFUv
Barking dogs alert #Florida man that there's an 11-foot gator in backyard https://t.co/W25ppmYMlr via @peterdoenchcbs4
REPORT: Burmese python sightings are increasing in Southwest Florida https://t.co/zfbhi9XW0R
Exclusive: Barking dogs alert SW Miami-Dade property owner of 11-foot gator in backyard https://t.co/8mE4GQtfm3
NEW: Burmese python sightings are increasing in Southwest Florida, report finds https://t.co/zfbhi9XW0R