Kroc Attacks 2 In Florida–Krocs 10X Since 1970s(Picture)

Two people were bitten by the croc while swimming in a Coral Gables canal around 2 a.m. Sunday, said Jorge Pino, a spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation.

Both were taken to South Miami Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and were released Monday, Pino said. The victims were identified as Alejandro Jimenez, 26, of Doral and Lisset Rendon, 23, of Miami.   MOREHERE   

Crocodiles are making a comeback in South Florida.

The population has multiplied nearly tenfold since the 1970s. Today, there are more than 1,500 American crocodiles in South Florida.

University of Florida Prof. Frank Mazzotti says the crocs are reoccupying territory they retreated from as their population dwindled because of hide hunters and coastal development.  MOREHERE