A Large Alligator Broke Into A Florida Woman’s Home And Tore Through Her Kitchen
It was like a nightmare come true: A 77-year-old woman in Clearwater, Florida awoke to find an 11-foot alligator in her kitchen. And he was not happy. Mary Wischhusen was extremely brave when she heard the noise of a loud crash inside her home around 3:30 a.m. on May 31.
Posted — UpdatedA newspaper delivery woman named Patricia Pecora said she saw the gator unsuccessfully attempting to get into a nearby sewer before it broke into Wischhusen’s house, so she also made a call to 911 for help.
“It sounded like something had fallen and busted,” Pecora explained. “That’s when I said, ‘I’m calling 911, because that sound, that’s not a normal sound.”
The male alligator had broken some windows, which were located low to the ground, to get inside Wischhusen’s house, according to police. An alligator trapper assisted with safely removing him.
Thankfully, no one was injured through the whole ordeal. But the gator did put holes in the walls, dent the refrigerator and destroy some furniture. And of course, it ruined the red wine! (“The good stuff!” Wischhusen joked.)
More Alligator Antics
“It’s a jungle out there sometimes,” the tweet read. “That’s what Officer Bingham found out today when the manager of the Super 8 on U.S. 19 called about a suspicious subject hanging out in front of Rooms 114 and 115. The critter was relocated to a much more suitable location — a nearby lake.”
Perhaps she was just looking for the mini-bar?
Living With Alligators
Stories about Florida residents encountering alligators are quite common. In certain parts of the state, they are everywhere!
That’s because alligators may release prey if it’s too strong or dangerous. Ross notes that the snout and eyes are vulnerable points on an alligator, and they might let go if you attack those areas.
But definitely be careful if you live around water in Florida, especially in May and June when mating season takes place. In late June and July, female alligators will be protecting nests with eggs inside, so you’ll need to be extra careful then.
Sharing this world with animals can sometimes be tough — but it’s worth it, right?
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