After a powerful storm and torrential rain in Florida, crocodiles have begun appearing near residential buildings. Local residents are posting videos on social media of the reptiles swimming through flooded streets.
One of the crocodiles was caught in an unusual way: the animal was first covered with a blanket, after which specialists secured it with nets.
The appearance of the reptiles in residential neighbourhoods is linked to large-scale flooding on the state's east coast. According to Fox Weather, about 73.5 centimetres of rain fell in Malabar over three days, and 71.4 centimetres in Palm Bay.
The floodwaters inundated roads and residential areas and also damaged water supply networks. Schools were closed in four counties because of the bad weather.
Utility services are clearing storm drains and restoring road infrastructure. However, the high water level is hampering access for machinery to the damaged areas.
Two people died as a result of the storm.
