Yellow-snouted alligator is rescued in Saquarema A broad-snouted alligator was rescued on Tuesday night (28) after being found roaming a street in the Vilatur neighborhood, in Saquarema, in the Lakes Region of Rio. According to the Environmental Guard, residents noticed the presence of the animal and called the team. The agents went to the location and carried out the handling safely, without recording any incidents. After the rescue, the alligator, a young specimen of the species, was taken to a suitable area, where it was returned to its natural habitat. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. According to the Environmental Guard, the appearance of wild animals in urban areas can occur, especially in places close to lakes, marshes and regions with vegetation. The advice is that, when encountering a wild animal, the population should keep their distance and not try to capture, scare it away or interact with it. According to the corporation, the broad-snouted alligator does not target humans as prey and, when unprovoked, usually avoids contact with people. The Environmental Guard reinforced that residents should contact the responsible bodies whenever they find wild animals in urban areas. According to the team, the procedure helps ensure the safety of the population and contributes to the preservation of fauna. Animal was rescued and released in a suitable area Saquarema Environmental Guard