Alligator reportedly spotted in Maryland
Police say 'no evidence' of alligator in Germantown
A FOX 5 viewer shared video of what appears to be an alligator in a small pond in Germantown. FOX 5 reached out to Maryland Park Police, who say they checked the pond and surrounding area and found no evidence of an alligator.
GERMANTOWN, Md. - A FOX 5 viewer shared video of what appears to be an alligator in a small pond in Germantown.
Local perspective:
The animal was spotted Sunday at the SoccerPlex in Germantown.
"My wife and I both saw it going under and coming back up and started moving," said FOX 5 viewer Osman Assefi.
Animal services was contacted Sunday evening.
As to whether or not it really is an alligator?
"I guess the final determination is in the hand of the animal control people," said Assefi.
What they're saying:
FOX 5 reached out to Maryland Park Police for comment on the reported sighting.
They say their officers, along with Natural Resources Police and Mongomery County Animal Services checked the pond and surrounding area and found no evidence of an alligator.
"Officers searched the area on foot and used a drone to carefully examine the area of the pond where the water levels are currently low. Alligators are not native to Maryland and the winters are too cold for them," Maryland Park Police Captain Tracy D. Lieberman said in a statement.
However, MPP says if anyone sees anything concerning, they can call 301-949-8010 to report it.
The Source: This story includes information and video from a FOX 5 viewer.