Posted on 05/16/2023 8:57:34 AM PDT by Red Badger
Police in Treasure Island, Fla., attempted to wrangle a large alligator spotted on the beach, but soon discovered the reported reptile was a sand sculpture. Photo courtesy of the Treasure Island Police Department/Facebook
May 16 (UPI) -- Police in Florida responded to a beach to round up what appeared to be a large alligator but was soon discovered to be a realistic sand sculpture.
"Crikey! Look at the size of that gator one of our officers tried rounding up on Treasure Island Beach last night," the Treasure Island Police Department wrote in posting a photo of the faux gator to Facebook.
The video shows an officer poking at the tail of the not-reptile, and learning it was actually a well-designed sand sculpture.
"We love the talented people creating works of art in the sand, but with it being turtle nesting season, remember to flatten sandcastles/sculptures before you leave. The sea turtles will thank you," the Facebook post said.
Or they knew full well what the deal was, and they were just hamming it up.
Either way, all in a day's fun.
It’s Turtle Nesting Season, so light’s out, everybody!
Just try not to stumble in the dark over any napping Gators.
Just to be sure, gators do pop up on the beaches from time to time....................
Not all sleeping Gators on the beaches are bad, though...............
Guess who’s crawling to Dinner?
Cops in Florida have experienced it all.. Years ago they’d investigate when running into situations that looked like animal sacrifices... now thy yawn and know Florida has a full share of people from the Caribbean who practice voodoo.
Under the surface, Florida’s a strange place.
“Under the surface, Florida’s a strange place”
Because it’s full of people that aren’t originally from here.......more now than ever since people are running away from their broken states to reap the benefits of a state many of use have taken decades to get the way we want it and they haven’t had to lift a finger to help with instead of fighting against liberal utopian ideals in their own.
Chances are a lot of those coming here haven’t leared their lesson and brought their lefty voting habits with ‘em.......because they sure as hell brought their asinine driving habits.
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