The high temperatures that Florida is experiencing these days left a funny scene: a small baby alligator taking a dip by himself in a water fountain in a park.
The incident occurred at the fountain of a community in Palm Beach Gardens, in the county of Palm Beach, according to Telemundo 51.
The small reptile was captured on camera by a woman who was finishing her morning run with her dog in the area last weekend when she spotted the baby alligator splashing in the water of the fountain as if it were the most natural thing in the world. .
The source did not specify whether the calf's mother was in the area.
With record heat raging, even after a cold front reportedly passed through, it's clear that everyone in Florida is looking for creative ways to stay cool.
According to Ever Glades Holiday Park, there are an estimated 1.25 million alligators in the state. The staggering number not only makes the alligator an iconic feature of Florida, but also makes it the state reptile.
Alligators have adapted well to human presence and can be found in almost any body of water, from ponds and lakes to swamps and canals.
However, it is timely to remember that living with these reptiles is not without risks. Incidents usually occur when people interfere with animals or enter their natural habitat.
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