Not my photo of a raccoon riding an alligator

[Sandog]

This story has made national news, and even the BBC. I can only wish I had seen this a taken the photos.

Man captures photo of raccoon 'riding an alligator'

A man walking in a national forest in central Florida has captured a rare image of a raccoon appearing to ride on the back of an alligator.

www.bbc.com

https://www.today.com/video/raccoon-appears-to-be-riding-an-alligator-like-a-surfboard-464732739680

 

[robertk]

Reminds me of the story of the fox and the crocodile.

 

[Gare]

Do you think it is real ?

 

[Sandog]

AI Overview

Yes, the viral photo of a raccoon riding an alligator in Florida is real. It was taken in the Ocala National Forest by Richard Jones in June 2015 while he was with his family. According to Jones, his son startled the raccoon, which then quickly ran into the water and onto a nearby alligator before scurrying away.


Key Details

• Photographer: Richard Jones
  
  
• Location: Ocala National Forest, Florida
  
  
• Date: June 2015
  
  
• How it happened: A raccoon was startled by the photographer's son and ran onto an alligator, seemingly for a moment of escape, before the alligator slipped into the water and the raccoon got off.
  
  
• Authenticity: The event was confirmed by National Geographic and many news outlets after Jones provided details and the image.