Richard Vaughan+FollowGiant gator surprise at Eagle Mountain LakeA 10-foot alligator was pulled from Eagle Mountain Lake this week, and it’s got neighbors buzzing! This massive reptile, weighing nearly 300 pounds, was safely relocated by Texas Parks and Wildlife after being spotted in the water. Alligators are actually native to the Trinity River area, but seeing one this size so close to home is a rare event. The gator is now at a nature preserve, helping researchers learn more about local wildlife. Would you feel safe swimming or boating knowing these giants are around? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Science #EagleMountainLake #NorthTexas00Share
megangibson+FollowMassive alligator shakes up Fort Worth lakeA 10-foot, nearly 300-pound alligator was just captured at Eagle Mountain Lake, and it’s got everyone talking. This giant had been spotted several times before Texas Parks and Wildlife finally managed to tag and relocate him to a safer, more remote spot. Turns out, this is part of ongoing research to better understand Fort Worth’s native alligator population—there are already about 40 tagged gators at the Nature Center! For folks who enjoy the lake or live nearby, what do you think about sharing our backyard with these ancient reptiles? Would you feel safe swimming or boating knowing they’re around? #Science #FortWorth #EagleMountainLake00Share
davisjames+FollowGiant gator shakes up Eagle Mountain LakeA 10-foot alligator made quite the splash at Eagle Mountain Lake, catching locals off guard before wildlife crews safely relocated it. While alligators aren’t new to Texas, seeing one this size so far north is a rare event. Experts say the gator likely followed rising water levels and connected waterways up from the southeast. Officials assure everyone was safe, but they’re urging folks to stay alert and never approach or feed wild gators. Has anyone else noticed wildlife popping up in unexpected places lately? Let’s talk about how these changes are affecting our neighborhoods! #Pets #EagleMountainLake #FortWorth20Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowGiant gator shakes up Eagle Mountain LakeA 10-foot, 291-pound alligator nicknamed “Big Dude” was just relocated from Eagle Mountain Lake after getting a little too cozy with local docks. The Fort Worth Nature Center teamed up with Texas Parks and Wildlife to safely trap, tag, and move him to a more remote spot for research. Neighbors say it took four people in a tug-of-war to wrangle this beast out of the trap! It’s wild to think these massive gators are sharing our lakes. How would you feel spotting one this size near your favorite fishing spot? #Science #FortWorth #EagleMountainLake00Share
