[CCristella]

If the dog was on a leash as it supposed to be, maybe it would not have happened?

[Don5154]

Originally Posted by TrapX

Visitor didn't understand the danger. Sadly, it cost him his dog, Alligators are a nuisance to people and neighborhoods. No such thing as a "poor alligator". They all can go away so we can enjoy the area we live in.

They were here before you

[jmpalladino]

Originally Posted by TrapX

Visitor didn't understand the danger. Sadly, it cost him his dog, Alligators are a nuisance to people and neighborhoods. No such thing as a "poor alligator". They all can go away so we can enjoy the area we live in.

Who was here first the Alligator or the People? Maybe we should all go away!

[daveczo]

Originally Posted by TrapX

Visitor didn't understand the danger. Sadly, it cost him his dog, Alligators are a nuisance to people and neighborhoods. No such thing as a "poor alligator". They all can go away so we can enjoy the area we live in.

They were here first. We have destroyed their areas. I would rather see less old humans.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

https://www.brookfield.k12.oh.us/Dow...%20Day%202.pdf

Gators do help the environment. But, dogs are a huge help with people's mental health. Cannot say that of alligators. Not sure how much they help with man-made lakes and ponds.

One person's "emotional support animal" is another person's source of anxiety. As for alligators, living surrounded by an abundance of wildlife is good for you. It enriches your life and that is good for your mental health.
As for the dog off leash that got killed. That is 100% the fault of the dogs owner. Owners are responsible for their pets, where they go, who they go with and what they are exposed to. Poor dog, poor gator, bad owner.

[A-2-56]

Originally Posted by TrapX

Visitor didn't understand the danger. Sadly, it cost him his dog, Alligators are a nuisance to people and neighborhoods. No such thing as a "poor alligator". They all can go away so we can enjoy the area we live in.

I seriously challenge that dilution. The alligators provide a very useful purpose to this ecosystem in Florida.
Did you ever read the story about how Yellowstone was suffering some serious eco challenges after they got rid of the wolves? Well many years later they saw the problem then brought back the wolves. The native grasses reappeared as the elk were forced back to the mountains, the other small animals came back and order restored.
You get rid of the gators you will have a real mess in Florida.

[TrapX]

Originally Posted by A-2-56

You get rid of the gators you will have a real mess in Florida.

The rest of the country doesn't have alligators, and none have a "real mess".
All of these water retention ponds are manmade. None had any alligators before man built them.

[traveler9]

I was angered by this too. Dogs should not be off leash ever and should never be walked by our ponds. So the poor alligator pays with his life for an ignorant dog owner!!

[mgkw1]

This is Florida, they were here long before us. Leave them alone

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by TrapX

The rest of the country doesn't have alligators, and none have a "real mess".
All of these water retention ponds are manmade. None had any alligators before man built them.

By that logic since Florida doesn't have an abundance of wolves then Yellowstone didn't really need them either.

The alligators aren't consuming pets and children by the dozens yet they are surviving. They must be eating something. What happens when that something is unchecked?

What do you think was here before the homes? Man tore up Florida nature to build developments. When man built some natural features, Florida nature returned.

[rsimpson]

Originally Posted by sajoe

Will someone who was actually there when the alligator was caught tell me how big it was? There was a time when Florida considered any alligator over 6 feet to be a possible threat to humans.

And can someone post here the date of the last reported alligator attack (in TV) on any human? Doesn't happen, we are too big to swallow.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by rsimpson

And can someone post here the date of the last reported alligator attack (in TV) on any human? Doesn't happen, we are too big to swallow.

Alligators may attack if you get too close to a nest or they perceive a threat or think you are invading their territory. Same with most all animals, even dogs.

[jimbomaybe]

Originally Posted by rsimpson

And can someone post here the date of the last reported alligator attack (in TV) on any human? Doesn't happen, we are too big to swallow.

I believe the gators have a work around for prey being too big to swallow, they get a good grip on one of your limbs and roll in one direction , limb is twisted off into a more manageable portion

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by jimbomaybe

I believe the gators have a work around for prey being too big to swallow, they get a good grip on one of your limbs and roll in one direction , limb is twisted off into a more manageable portion

Ok, so the last time *that* happened in TV was...??

[Sherry8bal]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

So.
A 'visitor' takes dogs, unleashed, for a walk around the pond located across from the postal station on Canal Street in the Village of Bonita.
Alligator does what hungry alligators do when they see a lunch, and takes and kills one of the dogs.
Trapper called to kill Alligator!
Why?
If someone is dumb enough to take dogs to a pond area, and let them off leash to wander, why has poor alligator got to die.
Surely owner should be charged with allowing dogs off leash, and cruelty to animals?
My entire sympathy is with alligator, and poor dog who died!

I totally agree with you here. The dog owner is the irresponsible jerk who should have never owned a pet in the first place and obviously thinks he/she is above the law by not leashing their pet. Then they have the nerve to want the alligator killed for doing what it's naturally doing? That's nuts and sounds like a stupid pet owner.