Officials from a rural police unit were surprised when they found a large alligator in the department of La Paz. It happened this Tuesday at the Alcaraz Segundo Detachment of the Piedras Blancas Police Station.
The unexpected visitor was found resting in the front yard. As specified to ONEthe animal was large: it measured two and a half meters in length.
Given this unusual encounter, the relevant authorities were immediately notified. Municipality staff and the province’s wildlife team were alerted to manage the situation.
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Rescue and release
In a short time, the Director of Natural Resources and Supervision of the Province of Entre Ríos, Marcelo Sapetti, together with the rescuer from the Yacaré Project, Marcelo Molina, arrived at the detachment to assist in the neutralization of the reptile.
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With the collaboration of police personnel, the alligator was secured without incident. Then, at 4:20 p.m., the imposing animal was released in the Laguna “El Brete” Natural Resources Protected Area of Piedras Blancas.
The release was attended by the Director of Local Tourism, Marcelo Varela, who celebrated the quick and safe resolution of the situation, thus ensuring the preservation of the yacaré and its natural environment.
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