Police and animal control officers are on the scene recovering the body of a dead 4-foot alligator at this time.
The alligator was reportedly spotted by some joggers in the park who phoned in to authorities.
Animal control officers recovered the deceased alligator who they they said was 4 feet long around 8:16 a.m.
It is not known how the animal got into the lake or how it died. However, officials believe it might have been someone's pet.
An investigation is underway.