Alligator expert urges caution after sightings across the Valley
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Alligator sightings have increased across the Rio Grande Valley, prompting experts to advise caution. Residents in Mission, Port Mansfield, La Joya, and La Grulla have reported encounters with alligators, likely due to recent rainfall that has raised water levels. Jacob Reinbolt, an educator at the South Padre Island Alligator Sanctuary, noted that rising water allows alligators to navigate more freely through local waterways. While wild alligators generally avoid humans, it's important to maintain a safe distance and never feed them. Sightings can be reported to Texas Parks and Wildlife at 512-389-4848.
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