Alligator on the beach (Photos)

[Geo]

This area never ceases to amaze me. There is an alligator on the beach at the Spooky Lane beach access right now. He is swimming, surfing and every once in a while he comes out. WCS is on the scene keeping spectators far away and the trapper is supposedly on the way. Here are some pics I took.

Cheers, Geo

 

[Miss Kitty]

OMC! Geo, you are the man on the scene! Keep us updated!!!

 

[scooterbug44]

Why is the trapper on the way? Did he try to eat someone?

 

[Miss Kitty]

Why is the trapper on the way? Did he try to eat someone?

Doesn't he need to be put back where he would be happier?

 

[sunspotbaby]

How cool Geo! Thanks for posting the pics!

 

[Franny]

He look pretty big! And yes he does need to be moved to a safer location.

 

[TooFarTampa]

Awesome post Geo! I have lived in Florida most of my life and have never heard of a surfing alligator. Maybe the locals have seen it before. Which is the closest dune lake?

 

[DuneLaker]

Thanks, Geo. Great pics. This is not the first time an alligator has been on the beach and won't be the last. Guess it is faster and easier traveling from coastal dune lake to coastal dune lake through the gulf than on Spring Break crowded Scenic 30A!

 

[Gypsea]

Great coverage Geo! How appropriate that the gator chose Spooky Lane!

 

[Will B]

Why is the trapper on the way? Did he try to eat someone?

The gator needs to be put back in freshwater. Unlike their Austrailian bretheren American alligators are not made for saltwater.