US EditionMichigan DNR confirms alligator spotted at Belle Isle Park in Detroit
Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a credible photo showed a nonnative alligator at Belle Isle Park, warning wildlife risks and prohibiting animal releases in parks.
- On Friday, Belle Isle Park staff responded to a possible alligator sighting and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed a credible photo report but no visual confirmation.
- The DNR warned that releasing wild animals into State Parks is illegal and harmful to the animal, the ecosystem and public safety.
- Hamtramck resident Lynn Blasey shared photos on Sunday and alerted the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, while a social media photo drew thousands of interactions with users estimating two or three feet.
- Out of an abundance of caution, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is coordinating to assess the area and park staff have tried to capture the animal though officials lack visual confirmation.
- Amid unverified boa constrictor rumors, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said there is no evidence and it appreciates the public’s vigilance, promising ongoing updates.
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Hamtramck resident Lynn Blasey couldn’t believe her eyes during a visit to Detroit’s Belle Isle on Sunday. Sunbathing on the shore was none other than an alligator. “I made a new friend while paddleboarding today,” she wrote on Facebook. Blasey tells Metro Times that in reality, she was afraid of the creature, which is not […]
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