The dreaded Hurricane “Milton”, which is currently wreaking havoc in the US state, has also caused a lot of chaos for the alligators that are native there. Hidden dangers can lurk everywhere.
Although ‘Milton’ is now weakening, there is no need to breathe a sigh of relief. The US Hurricane Center continues to warn of heavy rain, damaging winds and the risk of flash flooding in the state of Florida.
Videos show alligators in homes and settlements
These are conditions in which wild animals lose their orientation, become displaced or have easier access to areas they are not used to, the online edition of the Daily Mail points out. The stress can cause wild animals to behave differently and possibly more aggressively than normal.
A man describes on social networks that he has discovered a new ‘pet’ in his flooded apartment. The alligator sat in the middle of the living room with its mouth wide open:
Broward County residents angrily report seeing alligators swimming in floodwaters:
A confused alligator was also observed walking down the street and lying exhausted in a varnish:
Attacks are certainly possible
You need to watch out for wildlife now, warns Christopher Gillette of Bellowing Acres Sanctuary, a sanctuary for alligators and exotic animals. Although they rarely attack humans, alligators can become dangerous when stressed or provoked. It is recommended to keep your distance and never feed the alligators.
Source: Krone
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