NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
South Miami Police issue safety advisory following fatal crocodile attack on pet
South Miami Police have issued a public safety warning for residents to keep pets on leashes and exercise caution near waterways after a crocodile killed a dog in a residential backyard. The incident occurred Thursday morning near the 6200 block of Southwest 64th Court.
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Residents living near waterways in South Miami face increased safety risks to pets and children due to the presence of protected s, which are currently managed under state and federal law.
Key Facts
- A pet dog was killed by a crocodile in a residential backyard in the 6200 block of Southwest 64th Court on Thursday morning.
- South Miami Police issued a formal safety advisory urging residents to keep pets on leashes near waterways.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is currently investigating the incident.
- American crocodiles are protected by both state and federal law.
- Authorities state that current policy generally limits intervention against crocodiles unless they pose a direct threat to humans.
- Residents are advised not to feed, approach, or harass crocodiles.
Who's Mentioned
personEnrique Pomares“Owner of the dog killed in the attack.”personDexter Lovett“Area resident who assisted in locating the dog.”organizationSouth Miami Police“Issued the public safety advisory.”location6200 block of Southwest 64th Court“Location of the attack.”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“Investigating the crocodile attack incident.”