TO THE RESCUE: This man decided to help out an immobile iguana, finding it a 'nice, sunny spot' to warm up as frigid Florida temperatures stun the cold-blooded reptiles. Iguanas are not native to the state and are considered an invasive species.
January 22, 2020, 3:27 PMThe National Weather Service issued a warning about the cold-blooded creatures due to chilly weather moving through the area.With lows hitting the 30s and 40s in the Miami area Tuesday night, iguanas have become so cold that they slow down or become entirely immobile and fall from the trees, according to the National Weather Service Miami-South Florida.
"This isn't something we usually forecast, but don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight," aThe surprising notice was still in place Wednesday morning., along with a photo of a fallen iguana.An iguana lies draped on a tree, Jan. 22, 2020, in Surfside, Fla.Iguanas are not native to Florida and considered an invasive species, according to the state's Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission.
Social media posts poured in Wednesday morning, as early risers got a first-hand look at the downed iguanas.The coldest temperature for Jan. 22 was back in 1985, when Miami saw a low of 30 degrees and Fort Lauderdale felt a low of 29 degrees, according to NWS. In the Florida Keys, residents experienced the coldest temperatures in five years, ranging from the low 40s to low 50s.
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