'Thousands of alligators roam Houston after hurricane Harvey'

houston - Residents of Hurricane Harvey hit Houston should not look strange if they find an alligator in their garden or under their car in the coming days. Due to the rising water there is a chance that the wild animals will wander around.

In addition to the sometimes giant alligators, snakes will also appear in unexpected places, reports the Houston Cronicle. The Gator Squad, an organization that cares for the fate of the crocodile-like, expects a few busy days. Because many areas flood, the beasts look for dry ground under their feet. It is estimated that around five hundred thousand wild alligators live around Houston.

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The authorities do not call on residents themselves to undertake the displaced animals but to invoke the assistance of specialists.\n  \n   \n    \n    \n   \n   \n   \n      \n   \n     Beware, alligators in flooded area.\n    \n   \n     Photo: REUTERS

In addition to the sometimes giant alligators, snakes will also appear in unexpected places, reports the Houston Cronicle. The Gator Squad, an organization that cares for the fate of the crocodile-like, expects a few busy days. Because many areas flood, the beasts look for dry ground under their feet. It is estimated that around five hundred thousand wild alligators live around Houston.

READ ALSO: 'Up to 90 cm of water in Houston's streets'

The authorities do not call on residents themselves to undertake the displaced animals but to invoke the assistance of specialists.\n  \n   \n    \n    \n   \n   \n   \n      \n   \n     Beware, alligators in flooded area.\n    \n   \n     Photo: REUTERS

Gators and flooding advice via @txgatorsquad: Expect them to be displaced. Simply looking for higher ground. Leave alone until water recedes pic.twitter.com/nN1B5jvMyV— FBCSO Texas (@FBCSO) August 24, 2017