{"id":53764,"date":"2025-10-30T16:09:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/large-crocodile-seen-with-dog-in-its-mouth-captured-by-florida-wildlife-officials\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:09:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:09:06","slug":"large-crocodile-seen-with-dog-in-its-mouth-captured-by-florida-wildlife-officials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/large-crocodile-seen-with-dog-in-its-mouth-captured-by-florida-wildlife-officials\/","title":{"rendered":"Large crocodile seen with dog in its mouth captured by Florida wildlife officials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt World News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1882483372\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>A large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/tag\/crocodile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">American crocodile<\/a> was captured and removed from a Florida canal after a resident recorded it swimming with a dog in its mouth, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).<\/p>\n<p>The disturbing scene unfolded Monday in South Patrick Shores, a census-designated area just north of Satellite Beach, in Central Florida. The reptile was seen swimming with the dead canine in a canal not far from an elementary school and several homes, according to witnesses.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was just heartbreaking,&#8221; resident Zack Spurlock told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesh.com\/article\/fwc-crocodile-dog-brevard-county-residents-safety-concerns\/69171709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">local station WESH<\/a>. &#8220;I mean, I&#8217;m a dog owner. I know they&#8217;re part of the family and so I couldn&#8217;t help but have my heart go out to them that their worst fear had come true.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Spurlock said he rushed to the scene after receiving a text from a friend who saw the <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/florida-crocodile-spear-head-key-largo-fwc-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">crocodile<\/a><\/span> while walking with a baby in a stroller.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ten feet away is this 11-foot crocodile swimming with a Golden Retriever type breed in its mouth,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>FWC officials confirmed the incident Tuesday, saying crews responded and eventually captured the <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/florida-crocodile-spear-head-bullet-captured-key-largo-recovery-zoo-miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">crocodile<\/a><\/span>. Fire rescue personnel and several neighbors gathered as wildlife officers worked to wrangle the animal.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, FWC confirmed the animal was &#8220;the only confirmed American crocodile documented in the area since 2018.&#8221; Officials added that &#8220;after careful consideration, the crocodile has been placed into permanent captivity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>What to do during a Florida crocodile encounter<\/h2>\n<p>To stay safe around crocodiles, the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/reptiles\/american-crocodile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FWC has several tips<\/a> on how to do so:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your distance: If you see crocodiles, stay at least 20 feet away from them.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the water at night: Crocodiles are the most active at dusk and dawn.<\/li>\n<li>Swim in designated areas: Only swim in areas where it&#8217;s safe to do so.<\/li>\n<li>Keep pets away: Keep your pets leashed and away from the water.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t feed them: It&#8217;s illegal and dangerous to feed crocodiles.<\/li>\n<li>Dispose of fish scraps properly. Throw away any fish scraps in designated containers and not in the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a crocodile attacks you, the FWC said you should fight back if you can and make a lot of noise. If you&#8217;re able to move, hit and kick the crocodile or poke it in the eyes to escape. Once you&#8217;re away from the reptile, seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>If you are concerned about a crocodile, call the FWC at (866) 392-4286.<\/p>\n<h2>How to tell Florida&#8217;s crocodiles and alligators apart<\/h2>\n<p>While American crocodiles and American alligators may look similar at first glance,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/media\/6892\/9-american-crocodile-presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">several distinct traits<\/a>\u00a0make it easy to tell them apart once you know what to look for.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Build and snout:<\/strong>\u00a0Crocodiles are leaner and more streamlined, whereas alligators have a bulkier, heavier frame. The most obvious clue is in the snout. Crocodiles have a long, pointed snout, while alligators&#8217; are wider and rounded at the end.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teeth:<\/strong>\u00a0The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission notes that a crocodile&#8217;s fourth tooth on each side of the lower jaw stays visible even when its mouth is shut. In alligators, that same tooth disappears when the mouth is closed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong>\u00a0Crocodiles tend to have a lighter gray or olive tone, while alligators are darker, almost black, which helps them blend into murkier freshwater environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong>\u00a0Crocodiles favor South Florida&#8217;s coastal zones and brackish waterways such as mangroves, canals and estuaries. Alligators, by contrast, are freshwater dwellers that populate lakes, ponds and marshes across the state. 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