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Listen: The Assorted Selections Program"Legendary reptile" Old Joe at the Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Image Number
Photographer
Date
Date Note
Rights
Collection
Subject Term
Taxidermy
Recreation areas--Florida--Wakulla County--Wakulla Springs
Parks--Florida--Wakulla County--Wakulla Springs
Reptiles--Collection and preservation
Crocodilians--Collection and preservation
Crocodylidae--Collection and preservation
Alligators--Collection and preservation
Old Joe (Alligator)
Physical Description
General Note
Accompanying plaque in the case reads: "Established homestead at Wakulla Springs prior to any construction in the area. Estimated age around 200 years. Weight 650 lbs. Length 11-foot-2-inches."
"Lived at springs on sand bar across from swimming area. Was murdered by assailant unknown on Sunday night Aug. 1, 1966."
"Had never molested man, woman, child or pets."
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