Alligators are not good swimming buddies

Massive alligator in ‘attack mode’ creeps up on kids in lake as parents scream

https://nypost.com/2023/09/14/massive-alligator-in-attack-mode-creeps-up-on-kids-in-lake/

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Brooke Kato

Published Sep. 14, 2023, 11:19 a.m. ET

The gator inched closer in the water as kids splashed around.

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A man sprinted towards the playing children to warn them of the ‘gator and help them to safety as they screamed.

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“Nobody was hurt, thank God, and the sheriff arrived soon after to close the beach and verify that everyone was okay,” Siljeg continued.

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department discourages people from feeding or aggravating the creatures and advises remaining 30 feet away at all times. 

“Do not assume that alligators are slow and sluggish. They are extremely quick and agile and will defend themselves when cornered,” the site reads. 

“They rarely chase people, but they can outrun or outswim the fastest person for the first 30 feet.”

Thankfully, everyone in the water got to safety.

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