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PAISLEY, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>Lake County sheriff\u2019s deputies captured an alligator last month after the reptile was spotted wandering near a residence and a local school bus stop.<\/p>

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The backstory:<\/p>

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.<\/p>

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Authorities also received reports that the same alligator had been seen near a school bus stop shortly before deputies arrived on the scene.<\/p>

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The Lake County Sheriff\u2019s Office confirmed that deputies located and captured the alligator without incident.<\/p>

The animal was turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.<\/p>

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What they’re saying:<\/p>

“See ya later, alligator,” said the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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