The Florida community where an alligator killed an 85-year-old woman last week had three more of the reptiles moved from the neighborhood, officials said.
The Gainesville Sun reported that the Spanish Lakes Fairways homeowners association in St. Lucie addressed the matter last week in its monthly meeting. HOA president Jay Mandelker announced that three more alligators had been removed from the area.
“They did so to allay any concerns and to make us realize the precautions we should take with regard to wildlife, alligators in particular,” Mandelker told the newspaper. “If you’re walking by a lake, a pond, anywhere in Florida, understand, this is Florida, there could be alligators, so do not walk against the edges of any pond or lake, stay a safe distance away.”
He was unsure if the alligators were removed from the same pond where a woman walking her dog died earlier this month.
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The victim was 85-year-old Gloria Serge. The horrific incident occurred on Monday as Serge walked her dog along a small waterfront area in her retirement community.
As RTM previously reported:
Fox News noted Serge was walking her dog near a “retention pond behind her Spanish Lakes Fairways residence in Fort Pierce, Florida, when a 700-pound alligator emerged and attached.
The disturbing video made available by Inside Edition shows an alligator stealthily approaching Serge and her dog. Initially, Serge attempted to move away as the alligator exited the water. However, the fast-moving and hungry alligator quickly snatches the dog. Viewer discretion advised.
While attempting to save her pet, the alligator lashed out and bit Serge’s feet, then tragically pulled her into the water. Serge died in the incident — her dog survived.
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