Posted on 09/13/2024 11:11:17 AM PDT by Red Badger
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Wildlife officers arrived at his Marion County home after receiving a tip about him possibly having two alligators in his backyard swimming pool.
When the two FWC officers questioned him about it, he initially denied having alligators on his property, but later admitted the reptiles were in his pool, officials said.
While investigating the property, officers also found an alligator that had been recently killed and multiple freshwater slider turtles.
The man – who was not immediately identified – was taken into custody on two charges of possession of an alligator, one charge of unlawful take, and one charge of unlawful take of slider turtles.
It's unknown where he captured the reptiles.
FOX 35 News is working to learn more information. Check back for updates.
Personally, I think they should allow them to be used for boots, shoes, belts, purses, wallets, etc again.
Or relocate them to the Rio Grande.
Florida Man always has a plan.
And that plan usually involves alligators.
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