Police in South Miami are issuing a public safety warning to residents after a dog was killed in a reported crocodile attack Thursday morning.
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The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. in the 6200 block of Southwest 64th Court.
South Miami Police confirmed a dog was killed in the reported attack, and issued a warning to residents in the area to exercise extreme caution.
“Residents, pet owners, and visitors in the area are advised to remain vigilant around nearby canals, waterways, ponds, and other bodies of water where a crocodile may be present,” the department said in a statement. “Residents are encouraged to share this information with neighbors and other members of the community, particularly those who walk dogs or regularly use the area.”
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No other details of the reported attack were immediately known.
American Crocodiles are protected by both state and federal law, and residents should not attempt to injure, capture, harass, or relocate a crocodile, police said.
Anyone who encounters a nuisance or dangerous crocodile is asked to contact wildlife officials.
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