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Authorities issue alert after possible alligator sighting in Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark

Officials believe someone may have released a pet alligator into the lake

There was a possible alligator sighting in Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark in Milford Township. (Huron-Clinton Metroparks)

MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – There was a possible alligator sighting in Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark in Milford Township.

Officials issued a stark warning on Thursday (May 16), emphasizing the potential danger and urging residents and visitors to be vigilant for their safety.

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Signage has been posted around the lake to notify visitors of the possibility and to contact Metroparks police if the alligator is sighted.

There was a possible alligator sighting in Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark in Milford Township. (Huron-Clinton Metroparks)

Alligators are not native to Michigan, so if one appears, it is most likely the result of someone releasing a pet alligator into the lake.

If an alligator is sighted, residents and visitors should not approach it. Instead, they should immediately contact the Metroparks Police at 810-227-8910 to ensure their safety.

Officials say residents or visitors with pets or wildlife should not be released and relocated to the Metroparks.

There was a possible alligator sighting in Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark in Milford Township. (Huron-Clinton Metroparks)

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