Officials say a crocodile snatched and killed a dog as a woman was walking the animal at a golf course.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tells the Orlando Sentinel the crocodile killed the dog Saturday afternoon at Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne.

Officials say the woman was walking her medium-sized pit bill mix without a leash when the canine approached the water and was killed by the saltwater crocodile.

Lorenzo Veloz, spokesman for the conservation commission, says saltwater crocodiles normally feed on raccoons and opossums that approach the water for a drink. He added that the incident could have been prevented if the woman had leashed the dog.