Cool Pic of Raccoon Riding an Alligator

Ho hum. Just another day at Ocala National Forest.

Mr. Richard Jones, who sent in the photos, claims his family was exploring along the Oklawaha River and observing wildlife when his son caused a commotion that spooked the lone raccoon.

That's when the startled raccoon decidedly boarded the gator's back.

Mr. Jones apparently had his camera in tow and and was lucky enough to capture this once-in-a-lifetime image.
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Money shot of a lifetime!

edit on 15-6-2015 by windword because: (no reason given)

a reply to: windword

All you need for the trifecta is Putin riding the raccoon.

It kind of looks like he's done hat before

Are u sure this is a true photo?

Photoshop?

a reply to: windword
Which one is the pet?
The raccoon or the alligator?

a reply to: butcherguy

The alligator, apparently is the raccoon's pet! Until the gator gets hungry!

originally posted by: highfromphoenix
Are u sure this is a true photo?

Photoshop?

I can't be sure of anything, but I saw this on the TV News this morning and looked it up online so that I could share it with you guys! The article says that the photographer says it's a legit picture. That's all I know.

originally posted by: windword

originally posted by: highfromphoenix
Are u sure this is a true photo?

Photoshop?

I can't be sure of anything, but I saw this the TV News this morning and looked it up online so that I could share it with you guys! The article says that the photographer says it's a legit picture. That's all I know.

Cool. It just looks too good to be true.

Thanx 4 the share it's a cool pic.

originally posted by: windword

All arguments are now invalid.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: windword

All you need for the trifecta is Putin riding the raccoon.

New photoshop contest, you called it.

a reply to: windword
The raccoon be saying.................Home James!!

Fake

1) Open up google and check out pictures of alligators swimming and you will see a completely different ripple patterns. 45 degree angles from nose continuing straight.

2) No water going over alligators nose but there should be.

3) Capture image and open in paint and zoom to look at pixels, does not seem right.

4) Convenient placement of flora right where refection of raccoon should be, and reflection not distorted by ripples.

5) Reflection of alligators head in water completely wrong.

Stupid photo. why no video, all cameras and phones have video. I can't believe this went viral, what next a jackalope riding a great white. Yeah right.

a reply to: windword

Meh. I do the same thing whne im playing 'Frogger'. Just dont jump on too close to the front :-)

Ride 'em cowboy! Surfin' USA-surfin' safari .

I have seen pictures of them flying and using swords and allsorts.
Oh and just found one of three on a bicycle.

a reply to: boymonkey74

I've seen them on the Moon, doing slow mo ninja battles, just grab a scope, you can see them too!

a reply to: valiant

Look I told you so .




When we are gone they will be the next dominant specie.

originally posted by: boymonkey74
I have seen pictures of them flying and using swords and allsorts.

Alligators or raccoon?

ETA Nevermind I see your video. Talented raccoons!

a reply to: windword

Would it be possible to hand rear one as a pet? I need a new sidekick.

a reply to: boymonkey74

Oh you .... lol

My childhood Saturdays