Alligator Spotted in Southwest Kentucky Park

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Kentucky State News

After a suspected alligator encounter, a Kentucky park issued an alert to parkgoers.

The possible sighting was recorded near Mike Miller Park's pond in southwestern Kentucky.

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Park employees, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Sheriff's Department were all dispatched to the area, but they have yet to confirm the sighting.

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According to the park, the area will be patrolled often in the coming days.

If visitors plan to visit the park's pond, park officials advise them to exercise caution and be mindful of their surroundings.

Anyone who spots an alligator is encouraged to phone 911 and record the location.

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Alligators are not common in Kentucky. Almost every occurrence included someone transporting the animal from a southern state.

Alligators can reach 20 feet in length and weigh up to 500 pounds. They are carnivores that mostly consume fish but will also consume turtles, birds, small mammals, and amphibians.