[New post] Creature Lurking in Lusby, MD Beach in the Patuxent River

David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor posted: " Southern Maryland Chronicle's photojournalist, Sal Icaza, spotted and photographed what may appear to be an alligator at a beach in Lusby, Maryland, this past Thursday, September 15, 2022.   While alligator sightings have been reported in the past in " The Southern Maryland Chronicle Creature Lurking in Lusby, MD Beach in the Patuxent River David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor Sep 18 Southern Maryland Chronicle's photojournalist, Sal Icaza, spotted and photographed what may appear to be an alligator at a beach in Lusby, Maryland, this past Thursday, September 15, 2022.   While alligator sightings have been reported in the past in the Patuxent River near the Hollywood, MD area in St. Mary's County, such reports have been unsubstantiated by lack of evidence and subsequently dismissed.   Southern Maryland Chronicle's photojournalist, Sal Icaza, spotted and photographed what may appear to be an alligator at a beach in Lusby, Maryland, this past Thursday, September 15, 2022. "Given the photographic evidence, with the RAW files to include its metadata, the authorities will be able to determine its authenticity and determine what it is," said Icaza. "I noticed the ripples on the water as it swam towards my direction, as you can see in the picture.  I thought that it was going to come onto shore but turned around right before it made landing; it was spooked when it saw me.  I was photographing Eagles using a 500mm lens, and this creature looked like an alligator to me, was so close that the long telephoto lens had a tough time focusing at such short distances.  I honestly didn't think the picture came out, so I didn't check it at first.  The picture is still a little blurry, but one can reasonably see what it is." Said Icaza. The image has been sent to DNR for identification, and original RAW files have been preserved for authentication; the exact location is undisclosed until official substantiation.  The Southern Maryland Chronicle urges extreme caution. Stay tuned to the Southern Maryland Chronicle for additional information as this story develops. Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from The Southern Maryland Chronicle. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2022/09/18/creature-lurking-in-lusby-md-beach-in-the-patuxent-river/ Powered by Jetpack