The Sunset Beach Police Department in North Carolina posted a warning on Facebook advising locals to stay away from alligator nests especially if there is a gator nearby.
Police in North Carolina are warning locals to steer clear of female alligators during this time of year. Officials with the Sunset Beach Police Department took to Facebook to post a PSA about suspected alligator nests. 'Nearly all alligators become sexually mature by the time they reach approximately 7 feet in length, although females can reach maturity at 6 feet. A female may require 10-15 years and a male 8-12 years to reach these lengths.
Alligators are common along the coast of North Carolina, living in bays, lakes, rivers, creeks, marshes, swamps and ponds, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It was the girl's first time seeing a gator up close, according to a Facebook post shared by police. Officials captured and released the alligator in a nearby lake.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Sunset Beach Police Department for additional comment.
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