Alligator expert urges caution after sightings across the Valley
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Alligators have been spotted in various neighborhoods throughout the Rio Grande Valley, including Mission, Port Mansfield, La Joya, and La Grulla, likely due to recent rainfall. Experts from the South Padre Island Alligator Sanctuary explain that rising water levels allow alligators to navigate more easily through freshwater areas like resacas and canals. Jacob Reinbolt, an alligator expert, advises maintaining a safe distance from these animals and emphasizes the importance of not feeding them. Residents are encouraged to report any alligator sightings to Texas Parks and Wildlife at 512-389-4848.
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