NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Anchorage Park had an unexpected visitor on Monday afternoon when a stunning spotted eagle ray was seen gliding through the waters near the newly reopened boat ramp.
The Village of North Palm Beach shared the exciting sighting on Facebook, noting, “Looks like word got out that the ramp is officially open and better than ever.”
Spotted eagle rays are a protected animal in Florida’s waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the ray’s wingspan can reach up to 10 feet, and it can weigh up to 500 pounds. Its maximum total length — tip of snout to tip to tail — can reach 17 feet…