Crocodile at Gables Manatee Spot

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Posted by Jeff Weber on 09:18:43 02/10/06

While checking out the manatees this morning behind Coral Gables High School, I was surprised to see a big American Crocodile cruising around.

Two manatees near the croc were splashing like crazy, slapping their tails on the water and almost breaching, making lots of waves. Never saw a manatee move that fast. I thought maybe they were upset by the crocodile's presence, but considering the way they were swimming on their backs in synchronized fashion, I think it's more lilely they were in love.

There was also a big snook in the canal, just below the wall -- perhaps 15 lbs.

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Comments:	: While checking out the manatees this morning behind Coral Gables High School, I was surprised to see a big American Crocodile cruising around. : : Two manatees near the croc were splashing like crazy, slapping their tails on the water and almost breaching, making lots of waves. Never saw a manatee move that fast. I thought maybe they were upset by the crocodile's presence, but considering the way they were swimming on their backs in synchronized fashion, I think it's more lilely they were in love. : : There was also a big snook in the canal, just below the wall -- perhaps 15 lbs.
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