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fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

Troopers, wildlife officers save alligator crawling on busy Florida Turnpike

An alligator waddling on the emergency shoulder of the Florida Turnpike on Friday morning backed up traffic during rush hour as authorities worked to rescue it. Around 8:30 a.m., concerned commuters alerted authorities of the alligator on the shoulder near the Northwest 74th Street exit of the Florida Turnpike, Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers rolled out to rescue the gator, moving it to a canal that runs parallel to the turnpike.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Tiny alligator delights - then alarms - Boston, before safe capture | Fortune

"Yeah, I did a double-take. For a second, I had to check myself - alligators are not native to Boston waterways, right?" Lieberman said. "I texted my coworkers because I had a morning meeting: 'Hey guys, this is a good excuse to be late for work. There is an alligator right in front of me and I don't know what to do.'"
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fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Gator with no tail spotted waddling across Louisiana highway: 'Seems to be surviving'

A tail-less alligator was spotted in Louisiana, surprising and amusing drivers with its unusual appearance.
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fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Kayakers attacked by gargantuan 'bull gator,' forcing popular Florida waterway to close

An aggressive alligator has forced the closure of Juniper Springs waterway after attacking paddlers.
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fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Martha's Vineyard residents speculate after alligator carcass found at nature reserve

An alligator carcass was discovered at Sepiessa Point Reservation in Martha's Vineyard, leading to an investigation by Massachusetts Environmental Police.
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