An Oviedo man rescued a his dog from the jaws of an alligator last Friday, official say.
According to the city of Oviedo, a boyfriend and girlfriend were walking their dog at Riverside Park in the back along the Little Econ River when an alligator snatched the pup.
Park staff say the man jumped onto the alligator’s back to free the animal.
Florida Fish and Wildlife came out Sunday to trap the 12-foot gator.
“Dog owners are highly discouraged from walking their pets near any body of water due to the dense alligator population, especially during alligator mating season,” city officials said.
Source: wesh.com
