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Multi-Car Accident Caused by Turtles Crossing the Road

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RIMINI, ITALY - OCTOBER 18: Mud is washed away from a loggerhead turtle after it was caught by the trawling net aboard the fishing vessel, Levriero II, on October 18, 2021 in Rimini, Italy. According to a recent study released by IUCN in July 2021, it is estimated that the amount of waste in the Mediterranean Sea is 1.178 million tons. Italian captain Tomas Parenti designed and tested a more efficient and qualitative fishing net that also collects waste thus contributing to clean the sea in a bid to save marine resources and improve fishing sustainability. (Photo by Elisabetta Zavoli/Getty Images)

we get it, we all love animals here at the show and nobody wants to see an animal get run over on the highway. However, you just can’t put other people in danger when you want to help the chicken cross the road, Or, turtles, in this case.

That’s what happened on US-331 in Florida this past Tuesday (MAY 16) when a driver spotted a group of turtles crossing the road. Presumably, the driver was worried for the turtles’ safety, so they stopped in the middle of the highway to help them cross the road.

A traffic backup happened as a result and even caused a crash, as seen on the dashcam footage captured by a semi-truck, a car swerves to avoid hitting the other stopped vehicles, causing a multi-car accident. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists that “trying to avoid or assist an animal who has made its way onto a busy road can cause you or other drivers life-threatening injuries”.

Luckily, nobody was seriously injured in the incident, though the accident could have easily been avoided.

Read the FULL STORY here!

3 Strange Occurrences We've Already Seen in Alligator Mating Season

In the world of Florida alligators, courtship typically begins during the month of April. May and June are the usual alligator mating season. Though we are only two weeks into the month, there have already been a handful of reports in the state detailing strange alligator behavior.

Alligator in stormwater pipe

Last week in Oviedo, a crew of public workers were surprised to find a five-foot alligator staring at them while examining a stormwater pipe. They had been tasked with looking into various potholes in Seminole County.

“Using a four-wheeled remote-control robot with a built-in camera, the team scrutinized the underground piping for any defects or blockages, only to discover a 5-foot alligator blocking the drains,” Newsweek reported. Apparently, the crew followed the alligator through the pipe. Eventually, their robotic camera got dismantled and the alligator roamed away. The Newsweek report has still of the incident.

Hissing gator

In the Fort White area, three women were casually floating down the Ichetucknee River on tubes. Suddenly, they were greeted by an alligator hissing at them. The alligator was resting upon a log. It was believed to be protecting its nest. Fox 13 secured some video clips of the strange sounds.

Pool party

Last week, a Kendall resident found a not-so-friendly alligator enjoying a swim in their backyard pool. UPI reported that wildlife officials responded to the call and attempted to capture the 10-foot gator. The pool was not screened in. There is also a body of water close by where they believe the alligator might have come from. A crew member who came to the rescue explained that any alligator captured over four feet will be put in captivity.

Finally, Field and Stream has footage of other recent strange occurrences that have happened during alligator mating season. These include one alligator bending a metal fence, one walking across the street in Naples, and one at the front door of a house.

Here are a few things to know about the May and June alligator mating season in Florida.

  • Mating Season = More Active Alligators

    You are more likely too see an alligator during mating season. Mating season aligns to this time of year partially due to the weather warming up. This in turn makes the alligators more comfortable with coming out. It was not uncommon for alligators to be seen more than usual this past winter due to the weather being warmer this year.

    Alligator out of water in Florida

  • Early Morning and Evening

    These are the times of day when an alligator is most active. They can be found in any body of water. They react to any splashing of water. At water’s edge, they likely think any movement is an animal. Lower water levels also increase their movement abilities.

    Alligator in low water

  • Beware

    There are some general precautions you can take during alligator mating season. You should never feed them. In Florida, it’s against the law to feed any animal living in the wild. It also makes them more comfortable around humans when you you feed them; it also teaches them to associate people with food. Keep your pets away from alligator friendly areas and bodies of water that have rising waters. Be aware that the size of the alligator does not matter in regards to how much damage it can cause. Smaller sized are also dangerous. If you were being chased by an alligator, it is best to run away in a straight line.

    Lastly, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission can always be contacted here, where you can also find additional information.

    Beware of alligators

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