Plaquemines Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 23,515 at the 2020 census, the parish seat is Pointe à la Hache and the largest community is Belle Chasse. The parish was formed in 1807. From Wikipedia
Experts attribute the missing tail to a territorial fight or propeller injury with the reptile’s regenerative powers allowing it to continue hunting despite reduced swimming ability.