Dog gets away safe after alligator lunges for it off Sanibel Causeway
Published: July 22, 2021 10:04 PM EDT
Updated: July 22, 2021 10:55 PM EDT
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A woman’s service dog had a near death experience when an alligator lunged for it off the Sanibel Causeway recently.
Jeannie Pitts was throwing the frisbee with her dog, Honey, when a gator splashed out of the water.
Pitts grabbed her smaller dog, and Honey was able to run away from the gator unscathed. Luckily, all three got away without injuries.
But it’s now something Pitts says she is wary of and wants others to be aware of too.
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Warm spring weather means Florida’s state reptile – the American alligator -becomes more active and visible. It’s also a popular time of year for people to enjoy the outdoors with their pets. To help keep people and pets safer when spending time near the water, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is introducing a new graphic outlining important safety tips.
“We wanted to produce a tool with easy-to-remember advice that people could easily share with their friends and family on social media,” said Brooke Talley, FWC’s Alligator Management Program coordinator. “We hope everyone joins us in getting the word out about simple precautions pet owners should take when in or near the water!”