On Friday, a 13-foot alligator was seen with a human body in its mouth in Largo, Florida. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office identified the body as 41-year-old Sabrina Peckham and the alligator was removed from the water and humanely killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them. They are also reminding people to stay away from alligators and not to feed or harass them.
Posts tagged as “Key Largo”
A buoy off South Florida has recorded ocean temperatures of up to 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit, as hot as a hot tub, which is a cause for concern as it could have a negative impact on marine life and the environment. Experts have been tracking the exceptionally warm water temperatures since early July, and surrounding buoys have recorded similarly high temperatures, indicating that the high temperature reading is not an outlier or sensor error. Scientists are now monitoring the situation closely to determine the extent of the damage.
Dr. Joseph Dituri, also known as "Dr. Deep Sea," has resurfaced after spending a record-breaking 100 days living underwater in the Florida Keys. Accompanied by a team of researchers and medical professionals, Dr. Dituri conducted research into the effects of living underwater on the human body. He emerged from his stay in good health and spirits, and his findings will be released in the coming months.