On August 7, a 10-foot alligator made headlines after being captured and relocated from Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth. Sure, Fort Worth isn’t exactly next door to Collin County, but that got us wondering: Are there alligators in Collin County?
Local fishermen swear they’ve seen them. The U.S. Army says there are no gators here. It’s a bit of a mystery!
Sightings Of The “Big Fella”
For some fishermen, the idea isn’t far-fetched — it’s just another reason to keep an eye on the water.
“Be careful out there around the lake,” one fishing group on Facebook posted in June. “You may not believe in the Big Fella, but sightings of this species have been reported around here. Just be aware of your surroundings. If you come in contact with one, report it to the game warden.”…