The alligator was sunning itself on the bank basking in the warm Florida sun. It was a large alligator at least 12 feet long and it looked very menacing. But the alligator was just minding its own business and posed no threat to the people who were walking by.
Still when they saw the alligator they stopped and took some photos. And then they started throwing sticks and rocks at the alligator trying to get it to move. The alligator just sat there unperturbed.
Eventually the alligator got tired of the harassment and slid into the water. The people who had been throwing things at it cheered and high-fived each other.
It’s not clear why they felt the need to bother the alligator. Perhaps they were just curious. Or maybe they were trying to prove something to themselves or to their friends. Either way it was a senseless act of animal cruelty.
What did the spot?
They spotted the alligator.
What was the alligator doing?
It was swimming.
How close was the alligator to the shore?
It was about 15 feet from the shore.
How big was the alligator?
It was about 10 feet long.
How long did the alligator stay?
It stayed for about an hour.
Did the alligator come out of the water?
No it didn’t.
What did the alligator do when it got tired?
It rested its head on the log.
What did the alligator eat?
It didn’t eat anything.
Did the alligator see the people?
Yes it did.
Did the alligator seem scared?
No it didn’t seem scared.
Did the alligator move close to the people?
No it didn’t.
Did the people move closer to the alligator?
No they didn’t.
Did the alligator make any noises?
No it didn’t make any noises.
What did the people do when they saw the alligator?
They took pictures of it.
What did the people do when the alligator left?
They went back to their camp.
