NewsWSVN 7 News 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 after a crocodile killed a family dog in a residential backyard on Thursday morning. Authorities are advising residents to keep pets on leashes and avoid approaching or feeding crocodiles near local waterways.
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Key Facts
- A pet dog was killed by a crocodile in a backyard in the 6200 block of Southwest 64th Court on Thursday morning.
- South Miami Police issued a public 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 crocodiles are generally only removed or addressed if 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 found 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 incident.”