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Woman Freaks out After Finding Large Crocodile in Her Backyard Published December 19th, 2020 - 07:43 GMT
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A Florida woman who spotted what she initially thought to be a large alligator in her back yard was shocked to find out it was actually a rare crocodile.
Mona Vieregg, 70, said the reptile had been spotted a few times in recent days by neighbors, but it was only when the animal exited the water to sun itself on Vieregg s floating dock that it was identified as an American crocodile.
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Large crocodile spotted in Florida woman s back yard
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An American crocodile was spotted sunning itself on the floating dock in a Florida woman s back yard. Experts said the species, native to the southern tip of Florida, is rarely seen as far north as the Punta Gorda area. Photo courtesy of the Punta Gorda Police Department
Dec. 18 (UPI) A Florida woman who spotted what she initially thought to be a large alligator in her back yard was shocked to find out it was actually a rare crocodile.
Mona Vieregg, 70, said the reptile had been spotted a few times in recent days by neighbors, but it was only when the animal exited the water to sun itself on Vieregg s floating dock that it was identified as an American crocodile.
Rare, 70-year-old crocodile found sunbathing outside Florida home
Reptile can’t be relocated without federal permission
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An American crocodile was found sunbathing outside a Punta Gorda home. (Punta Gorda Police Department)
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A rare American crocodile that’s believed to be around 70 years old was recently found catching some rays while lounging on a Florida woman’s floating dock, according to The Daily Sun.
The newspaper reports that Mona Vieregg initially thought it was a large alligator lurking in the canal behind her Punta Gorda home and it wasn’t until the reptile emerged from the water that she realized it was actually a 10-15 foot croc, which she decided to name George.
70-year-old crocodile spotted in Punta Gorda backyard
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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - A Florida woman spotted what she thought was an alligator in her backyard only to quickly realize the large reptile was actually a rare crocodile.
The Port Charlotte Sun reports that Punta Gorda police responded to the home, finding the crocodile on Mona Vieregg s dock. Officers then contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A police report said the animal was 10 to 15 feet long.
FWC brought in state alligator trapper Tracy Hansen, who estimated the reptile s age to be about 70 years old. He said it was one of the biggest crocodiles he s seen.