In a break from the monotony of pandemic news, residents of Florida were treated to quite the spectacle recently. A surprise visitor, in the form of an alligator, decided to make itself at home on a resident’s dock.
The alligator, who goes by the name “Sunbathing Stan,” was spotted by the resident, who promptly called animal control to report the unwelcome visitor. However, upon further inspection, it became clear that Stan was simply catching some rays and enjoying the Florida sunshine.
In true Floridian fashion, the resident went on to offer Stan a cold beverage and a beach towel to make his stay more comfortable. The alligator declined, as he was already quite content with his spot on the dock.
This isn’t the first time Stan has been spotted lounging about in public. Rumor has it he’s quite the regular at a local golf course, where he can be found taking in a game or two all while looking fabulous with his oversized aviator sunglasses.
When asked for comment, Stan simply let out a grunt, which we interpreted as, “What can I say? I like to live my best life!”
While some may be worried about the safety of having an alligator so close to their home, local officials assure residents that Stan is a peaceful creature who poses no threat to humans. In fact, they encourage residents to embrace Stan’s presence and get to know their new neighbor.
“Stan is a part of our community now, and we should do everything we can to make him feel welcome. Who knows, he may even invite us over for a cookout,” said a local official with a smile on their face.
The news of Stan’s arrival has even sparked a new trend on social media, with locals posting pictures of themselves sunbathing next to their new reptilian pal. Some have even taken it a step further and started dressing up their pets in matching aviator sunglasses.
As for Stan, he seems to be enjoying his newfound fame and has been spotted giving autographs to fans. With a newfound sense of purpose, we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us next.
Overall, it seems that Sunbathing Stan has brought some much-needed joy and excitement to the people of Florida during these challenging times. And who knows, maybe his carefree attitude will inspire us all to take a step back and enjoy life a little more. Just make sure to watch out for any alligators on your daily commute!
