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GrumpyOldMan 09-18-2021 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2006011)
Climb trees and jump?

What in the holy hell???:shocked::shocked::shocked:

Yup. and think about it, they can out run most horses.

JMintzer 09-18-2021 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 2006045)
Yup. and think about it, they can out run most horses.

Just stop it... I have enough trouble with insomnia!

Oh, and btw, so can a Hippo, which kill more people per year than alligators...

frose 09-18-2021 06:58 PM

ii don't think so, the restrictions won't allow it

GrumpyOldMan 09-18-2021 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2006094)
Just stop it... I have enough trouble with insomnia!

Oh, and btw, so can a Hippo, which kill more people per year than alligators...

Yup.

Michael G. 09-18-2021 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2006024)
I want to meet the person who figured that out...

Your to late, he's died

DaleDivine 09-19-2021 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2005951)
Has there ever been an alligator attack in TV?

Yep, about 4 years ago while he was playing Turtle Mound.
They caught the gator and euthanized it.
:bigbow::bigbow:

GrumpyOldMan 09-19-2021 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2005951)
Has there ever been an alligator attack in TV?

I found several "incidents over the past 15 years where an alligator had to be removed and possibly killed.

The first one, 2006, was killed because it was getting too close to people instead of running away. Called, demonstrating a lack of fear. Normally alligators split and run if someone approaches. However, if one is fed by humans or golfers, it can become not afraid and associate food with humans. If that happens it is "normal" to kill the alligator.

'Fearless' alligator killed in Villages - News - Ocala.com - Ocala, FL

Second, one in 2007, that also appeared to have been fed by locals, and there is no indication of if the alligator or if the golfer instigated the incident. The golfer went looking for a ball that went into or near a pond.

Alligator attacks Villager | News | thevillagesdailysun.com

There were lots of other "incidents", but I only saw 2 attacks. No deaths.

sallyg 09-19-2021 08:07 AM

Great photo! Thanks for posting.

nhtexasrn 09-19-2021 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brfree1411@aol.com (Post 2005944)
Really? These little cuties grow up & kill people. Why in the world would anyone want them alive?

You're kidding right? You do realize they are an important part of nature and we are invading their homes!? They were here first!!

Joanne19335 09-19-2021 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 2005752)
Taken this past spring. They were just sunbathing on a log.

Here is one I saw on the cart path at Palmer. Nearby sands cranes were scared to death.

jammaiora 09-19-2021 08:22 AM

Great picture, Thanks!

JMintzer 09-19-2021 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 2006350)
I found several "incidents over the past 15 years where an alligator had to be removed and possibly killed.

The first one, 2006, was killed because it was getting too close to people instead of running away. Called, demonstrating a lack of fear. Normally alligators split and run if someone approaches. However, if one is fed by humans or golfers, it can become not afraid and associate food with humans. If that happens it is "normal" to kill the alligator.

'Fearless' alligator killed in Villages - News - Ocala.com - Ocala, FL

Second, one in 2007, that also appeared to have been fed by locals, and there is no indication of if the alligator or if the golfer instigated the incident. The golfer went looking for a ball that went into or near a pond.

Alligator attacks Villager | News | thevillagesdailysun.com

There were lots of other "incidents", but I only saw 2 attacks. No deaths.

Thanks for the info...

Rodneysblue 09-19-2021 08:33 AM

Cute.

ML Smith 09-19-2021 08:39 AM

Great photo. Thanks for sharing.

p.boyle48@yahoo.com 09-19-2021 10:58 AM

Alligator
 
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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 2005752)
Taken this past spring. They were just sunbathing on a log.

Has anyone forgotten 5 years ago when out at Disney an alligator killed a two year old boy playing a few feet in the water. It came up from nowhere and took that toddler in front of the parents. What a tragedy. These animals are to be feared. Not coddled.


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