A family dog in Florida has died after a visit to the park.
Joshua Wells and his dog, a 40-pound black Labrador retriever named Toby, were attacked by an alligator while they were out for a walk at a local park.
An alligator leaped out from a nearby waterway and grabbed Toby's dog by the head, and carried it back into the water.
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The dog never had time to react to the incident.
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Wells told the commission that the water exploded, according to the report. He didn't bark." He wasn't able to see it.
He said that it took him down.
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When he saw the size of the gator, Wells reconsidered his decision to grab the dog.
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He realized that it was not a good idea to keep the alligator.
Wildlife officials who responded to the scene were able to locate the alligator.
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The alligator was measured at 9 feet, 2 inches.
The dog's remains were found in the same area where the alligator was found.
At the time of the incident, the dog wasn't on a leash. Pets on leashes are encouraged by the wildlife agency.
