Iguana Invasion: Hundreds Take Over Abandoned Cape Coral Building

Iguana Infestation in Cape Coral

• 🦎 Hundreds of invasive iguanas have taken over an abandoned building in Cape Coral, causing concern among residents.
• 🎬 The situation is described as resembling scenes from movies like "Jurassic Park" and "Godzilla," with iguanas scurrying in every direction.

Building Collapse and Structural Concerns

• 🏦 The abandoned building, formerly a bank, is heavily infested with iguanas, with large ones seen climbing the walls and sunbathing on the roof.
• 🧱 A neighbor reported seeing about 30 iguanas behind a brick wall, which later collapsed overnight.
• ⚠️ Experts suggest that while iguanas may not be the sole cause of the wall's collapse, they are contributing to structural weakening and exacerbating existing issues.

Community Impact and Future Worries

• 📸 The abandoned building has become a peculiar tourist attraction, drawing people who want to see and photograph the iguanas.
• 🏡 Iguanas are reportedly moving into nearby yards, burrowing behind walls and potentially causing further damage.
• 🚨 Residents are calling on the city to intervene to prevent the situation from escalating and to avoid potential harm to people in the neighborhood.
• ⚠️ There is a growing worry that it's only a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt due to the weakened structures and large iguana population.