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A population of invasive Bullfrogs were located in a pond near Kachina Village. Bullfrogs appeared at the Raymond Pond for the first time last June. Wildlife officials removed as many as possible then, but recently the Arizona Game and Fish and the Coconino County officials detected tadpoles of the species in the pond.

Spokesperson Shelly Shepherd with the Arizona Game and Fish says the species could inhibit the native species in the water. Raymond pond is connected to Pumphouse Wash which runs into Oak Creek.

The pond is currently being drained with a plan to remove the animals afterwards. Officials will monitor the area for months before refilling the pond.

This video features Arizona Came and Fish spokesperson Shelly Shepherd.