A Southern Maryland Chronicle photojournalist, Sal Icaza, spotted and photographed the creature on Sept. 15
WUSA9 reached out to the department, which confirmed that the photograph provides insufficient detail for them to confirm the species.
"We do know of alligators in the past found in that region -- having been illegally released into Maryland waters -- so it is possible," said a spokesperson.
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WUSA9 reached out to the department, which confirmed that the photograph provides insufficient detail for them to confirm the species.
"We do know of alligators in the past found in that region -- having been illegally released into Maryland waters -- so it is possible," said a spokesperson.
Creature, believed to be alligator, spotted in Lusby, Maryland
A Southern Maryland Chronicle photojournalist, Sal Icaza, spotted and photographed the creature on Sept. 15