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A 7.5-foot alligator struck by a car was removed from a Hillsborough County median and will be monitored for injuries before any decision on release.
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Hillsborough Drivers Watch Deputies Wrestle 7-Foot Gator From Roadway Median
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Patterson Park Pool Closed After Vandalism In Baltimore
Jul 25, 2026
La Jolla Erupts After Shocking Sea Lion Kick Caught on Camera
Placerville Boxer Cheats Death in Suspected Mountain Lion Mauling
Patterson Park's public pool was closed Saturday after overnight vandalism, a BCRP alert said. Crews are repairing damage and testing the water before reopening.
A viral clip appears to show a person kicking a sea lion at Point La Jolla, prompting a NOAA probe and renewed calls for cones, tape and rangers at the Cove.
A 9-year-old boxer named Cole is recovering after what vets say was likely a mountain lion attack; surgeons repaired his leg and he faces weeks of healing. Neighbors and wildlife officials urge caution.
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