Alligator spotted in Floresville park

An alligator spotted in Floresville May 1 has caused a bit of excitement with residents. After the city of Floresville shared a cautionary alert about the alligator seen in Floresville River Park, many folks took to social media to voice their surprise or to share comments like, “That’s where they live!” — leaving the question to be asked: How common are alligators in the area? The American alligator American alligators, or Alligator mississippiensis, primarily exists in the southeastern United States, ranging from North Carolina to Central Texas, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department District Wildlife Biologist Audrey Naughton —...

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