According to Stewart, someone told him there was an alligator on the base. She decided to take a look and was surprised to see the creeper climb over the fence, then posted a video of what was happening on her social media.
His Facebook followers were also stunned, and one of them issued a warning urging people to watch their pets and children, especially near water. They also commented that the alligator appears large enough to threaten “little adults”. Another follower on Facebook said he is happy to live in Ohio.
His Facebook followers were also stunned, and one of them issued a warning urging people to watch their pets and children, especially near water. They also commented that the alligator appears large enough to threaten “little adults”. Another follower on Facebook said he is happy to live in Ohio.
According to WTMV, officials said the scene was not alarming and there are no plans to remove the alligator from the base as long as it does not pose any threat.
The University of Florida website includes a fact sheet dedicated to “alligator safety”. He notes that alligators are good climbers, and so homeowners are advised to build a fence at least 4.5 feet high to keep alligators out of their yard. He cautions that a shorter fence may not provide adequate protection.
The fact sheet reminds people that it is illegal to harass or kill an alligator. So anyone with a pesky alligator should contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC), and they will send a professional angler.
