A Florida alligator with its mouth taped shut has been rescued.
that Amber Lock, a resident of Hillsborough County, Florida, turned to the media to raise awareness about an alligator in her community.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials from the agency’s State Nuisance Alligator Program removed the alligator from the retention pond and untaped its mouth,The female ‘gator was relocated to Gatorama, a family-run alligator park and farm in Palmdale, and is now known as Georgie.
Ben Register, general manager at Gatorama, said Georgie likely wouldn’t eat right away because of the stress of being moved. However, “She is doing well so far and will be offered a feeding as soon as the day warms up,” he said.
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