PAISLEY, Fla. – Lake County sheriff’s deputies captured an alligator last month after the reptile was spotted wandering near a residence and a local school bus stop.
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The backstory:
Deputies responded to a call around 12:40 p.m. on April 14 in Paisley. According to officials, a homeowner reported the alligator was lingering along her fence line, raising concerns for the safety of her pets.
Authorities also received reports that the same alligator had been seen near a school bus stop shortly before deputies arrived on the scene.
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies located and captured the alligator without incident.
The animal was turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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What they’re saying:
“See ya later, alligator,” said the sheriff’s office.
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