An 11-foot alligator tore through the screen of a Florida home early Tuesday to access a swimming pool, prompting a call to authorities.
An 11-foot alligator tore through the screen of a Florida home early Tuesday to access a swimming pool, prompting a call to authorities.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shared photos via Facebook showing the 550-pound gator in the pool and being dealt with (carefully) by deputies after the reptile was removed from the water at the Deep Creek residence.
“Water Safety Month, Tip #37: Always check your pool before diving in!” The Sheriff’s Office advised.
The post continued: “A Deep Creek family was awakened by some loud noises on their lanai and came out to find this guy taking a dip in their pool. Coming in at 10’11” and weighing over 550 lbs., he tore through the screen to get to the nice, cool water.”
It was not immediately clear if the gator was relocated or euthanized.
If you’re like roughly 98% of the world this week then chances are good that you’ll be filing out brackets the first few days of the week before calling off work after suddenly coming down with a cold on Thursday and Friday.
You and all of your friends are welcome to join us in another pool here at Fighting Irish Wire. All you have to do is visit the Fighting Irish Wire Pool site, fill out the required information, and then fill out your bracket. It’s free to play and another one for you to pay attention to these next three weeks.
Let’s see who puts together the best bracket over the next three weeks as we unofficially get spring underway across the midwest!
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There’s nothing quite like kicking back with a nice cold drink and relaxing on a floaty. As lounging on pool floats (and taking pictures of doing so) has become an increasingly popular trend, several brands have emerged, offering new ways to up your …
There’s nothing quite like kicking back with a nice cold drink and relaxing on a floaty. As lounging on pool floats (and taking pictures of doing so) has become an increasingly popular trend, several brands have emerged, offering new ways to up your pool-game.
It’s a float frenzy out there, and with all the colors, shapes, and designs your heart desires, there’s a floaty for everyone. Here are the top 9 float brands you should try out next time you decide to hang out at the pool, on your boat, or anywhere on the water.
Funboy
Funboy is a USA-based, family owned lifestyle brand best known for its creative, Instagramable pool floats. As a design leader, Funboy has the most unique, high-quality floats on the market. Just check out their bestsellers page to see for yourself.
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Funboy prides itself on not using any harmful chemicals or colorings in their products. Quality is key when it comes to Funboy. Another cool thing about the company is that Funboy releases new float designs every year, sort of like a clothing brand.
Sunny Life is an Australian summer style company offering just about every summer must-have item, including pool and beach floats.
Sunny Life uses graphics, bold prints, and any of the latest trends for inspiration in their pool and beach-side products. From noodles and kiddie floats to sports-inspired floats like volleyball sets, this Aussie company has got you covered. Sunny Life offers its take on the classics, like the Golden Swan.
Big Mouth Inc is an American lifestyle brand from Connecticut. They make big products in hopes of bringing you and your family a big amount of fun. Big Mouth Inc isn’t shy to bring their own twist to the pool float game by offering floats in designs like Stranger Things and River Tubes. Wondering how a pool float can be made strange? Check out Dart, an adolescent demodragon bringing you a cool mix of mischief and terror. Big Mouth Inc isn’t scared to stand out, and with any of their products, you’re bound to stand out at your next pool party too.
Intex
Intex offers above ground pools, spas, air furniture, as well as their own take on floats and pool toys.
You may like Intex if you’re looking for a more common take on pool floats, like classic inflatable mats and lounges. Like Funboy, most of their lounge floats have built-in cup holders – perfect for keeping your favorite summer drink right on hand.
Swimline
Swimline started out as an American pool company and has since expanded into creating pool toys and other water sports equipment. Swimline offers not only water floats, but an array of other fun pool products like games, lounge chairs, and accessories.
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Swimline offers its own cool take on pool floats, with a wide variety of categories to choose from like Animals, Food & Drink, and Islands.
GoFloats
GoFloats comes to you right from the USA, offering rafts, toys, and summer pool floats.
GoFloats’ products are made with their special rapid valve inflation technology, which allows them to be inflated ten times faster than traditional valves. That’s the difference of blowing up your toy in two minutes instead of 20 minutes—all the more time to mix your drink or get your tan on.
Texas Recreation
Texas Recreation offers more simplistic designs for their floats and lounges, making them a good choice for those who just want to blend in and have a mellow time.
Texas Recreation is a leading company for vinyl-coating products—perfect for things that need to be flexible, like pool floats. They also pride themselves on being eco-friendly; they practice responsible recycling, which reduces their water and air pollution impact.
Coconut Float
Coconut Float brings you inflatables, beach balls, and outdoor toys.
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brings its own fun twist to the floaty game by offering cool designs like this Retro Cassette float. They have other unique designs like a Moustache, Game Controller, and a wide variety of fruit shapes.
Kelsyus
Kelsyus creates their products for those who enjoy a more active and rustic lifestyle. As they say so themselves, their products are “built for life outdoors.” They offer more casual floats, making them a great option for using at the lake or on a river.
They design their products to be durable and functional, making them perfect for any outdoor adventure. Kelsyus engineers love the outdoors just as much as you do, so you can be sure they’ve created their designs accordingly that can be taken on any adventure you have planned.
Check out their Party Float, which holds four people so you and your friends can hang out and enjoy a float down the river together.
Take Your Floating Game To The Next Level
There’s a whole wide world of floaties out there, how will you stand out? Funboy has so many exotic, luxurious, and fun floaties to choose from, you can find one that suits every taste.
Need a birthday present for the twin boys? Try the Red Sports Car Bundle. Feeling feisty for the neighbor’s pool party next door? Go for a sexy Lip Float in bright red or metallic pink. Funboy has everything you need for your next beach or pool day; plush towels, beach bags, drink coolers, kiddie pools, and more.
