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Woman Faces off with Alligator in South Carolina While Walk With Dog
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Woman Faces off with Alligator in South Carolina While Walk With Dog

In an unexpected turn of events, a South Carolina woman encountered an alligator while walking her dog. On the morning of the incident, the woman was taking her regular stroll with her pet dog. The routine walk took an alarming turn when she spotted an alligator lurking nearby. "It was a normal day until we saw the alligator," the woman recalled. The alligator was approximately 10 feet long, a size quite common for adult male alligators in South Carolina. These creatures are known to inhabit the region's marshes, swamps, rivers, and lakes. The woman's initial reaction was one of disbelief, followed by fear. She quickly picked up her dog and began to slowly back away from the alligator, trying not to startle it. Pick up dog Back away slowly Avoid startling the alligator ...
Alligator Snapping Turtle Rescued in Cumbria
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Alligator Snapping Turtle Rescued in Cumbria

In a surprising turn of events, an alligator snapping turtle, a creature native to Florida, was discovered in the tranquil county of Cumbria, in the northwest United Kingdom. This invasive reptile, known for its mean bite and spiked shell resembling that of an alligator, was found in Urswick Tarn, a local beauty spot. The sighting of this prehistoric-looking creature has raised concerns about its impact on the local ecology and the safety of residents and visitors alike. The alligator snapping turtle was first spotted by a dog walker, who quickly alerted Denise Chamberlain, a local parish councilwoman. Equipped with three pairs of layered gloves, Chamberlain carefully rescued the turtle, aptly named Fluffy, using a shopping basket. Transporting it in a large container filled with water ...