Crocodile caught on camera using swim noodle to cross canal

KEY LARGO, FLA. —

A photo posted to Instagram earlier this month is creating a stir in Key Largo, Florida.

According to WKRG, Victor F. Perez (@vfpkeys) took a photo of a crocodile apparently crossing a canal using a “pool noodle.” In his comments he said that he took the photo near mile marker 105 of the Overseas Highway, a 113-mile road that connects the Florida Keys.

Crock on a float #keylargo #rockemnreelem #floating #keyslife

A post shared by Victor F Perez (@vfpkeys) on Aug 6, 2018 at 5:16pm PDT

According to WTVJ, the photo got the attention of the National Weather Service in Key West:

Yes. Yes, that is a crocodile on a noodle. Even they know to #PlayItSafe when heading into the water!

Yes. Yes, that is a crocodile on a noodle. Even they know to #PlayItSafe when heading into the water!

This #StoryMap shows 6 dangers at the beach and how @NOAA, including the @NWS, helps reduce risk! https://t.co/qm8VSgD5rF

📷: Victor Perez, #KeyLargo. #FLwx #FLKeys #KeyWest pic.twitter.com/ojI3n64VMO
— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) August 19, 2018

Crocodiles can be found in the waters around the Florida Keys but are considered to be shy and reclusive.

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