A A 104-year-old woman was shocked when she found a 1.5-meter-long alligator in her yard. The animal was taking a walk in the area near Atlantic Boulevard and Art Museum Drive, in Jacksonville, Florida, when it decided to pay the elderly woman an unexpected visit, who called emergency services.
Officers Kopp and Johnson responded to the centenarian woman’s call and helped her get rid of the animal. To get him out of the old woman’s house, local police officers resorted to the services of Mike Dragich, famous mixed martial arts fighter and expert hunter in traps for crocodiles, alligators, lizards and other wild animals.
“You are under arrest. You have to leave the grannies alone. Let’s take you downtown. “Come on,” says the officer to the alligator. in another shot, in which the animal is tied by its legs and they have it lying in the back of a truck.
Controversy arose in the comments section of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, as some users indicated that these types of animals were eliminated after being captured. Given the controversy, The administrators responded: “This alligator was released.”
The 1.5 meter alligator was relocated after its capture.
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Who to call if you encounter an alligator in Florida?
According to authorities, if you come across an alligator you should not try to touch it. “You should never handle an alligator, even a small one, because alligator bites can cause serious infections and are illegal.”says the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
According to this institution, An alligator is considered a potential threat if it measures more than 1.20 meters. If you come across a reptile of these characteristics in your pool, porch, patio or garage, you should contact the alligator threat assistance hotline, at 866-FWC-GATOR, dialing the number 866 392 4286.
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