Alligator Gar Escape Following Flooding at Bueng Samran Fishing Park
Over 300 large alligator gar have escaped from a fishing park in Chachoengsao province due to severe flooding, with only a fraction recovered so far.
On October 15, 2026, reports emerged from Khaosod Online regarding a significant safety concern at Bueng Samran, a large fishing park located in the Sala Daeng sub-district of Bang Nam Priao, Chachoengsao. Severe flooding in the area has caused more than 300 alligator gar, measuring between two and three meters in length, to escape from their enclosures.
According to the park owner, Mr. Hong-ngern Uea-chuenchom, the flooding has inundated the entire facility, including bungalows, restaurants, and guest areas, forcing a complete suspension of operations. While local residents have managed to capture and return approximately 40 to 50 of the escaped fish, the majority remain unaccounted for in the surrounding floodwaters.
For residents and visitors in the area, this situation presents a potential safety risk due to the size and predatory nature of the alligator gar. The facility is currently inaccessible, and the owner has noted extensive property damage. It remains to be confirmed how many of the remaining fish will be recovered and what long-term environmental impact this escape may have on local waterways. Authorities have not yet issued specific warnings regarding public water activities, but caution is advised in the vicinity of the flooded park until the situation is fully contained.
