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Published on: August 16, 2024

Man Lassoed and Tied 9-Foot Alligator to Railing Above Canal

A Florida man was arrested after he called the authorities to report that he saw an alligator tied to a fence by its jaw, and they came to believe he was the person responsible for the act.

According to reports, there are over one million alligators in the state of Florida, and there are several ways the state protects them from harm. Some of these include making it illegal to feed them and preventing them from being captured or keeping them or their eggs without a state license to do so, in addition to the creation of the Alligator Management Program which serves to assist with various problems involving alligators.

Early in the morning on July 31, the authorities in Cape Canaveral received a call from a man who said he was walking past a canal when he saw a white rope tied to the top rung of the metal handrail above. He reported that when he looked down, he saw an alligator at the other end, and it looked like he was stuck on the rope.

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Published on: January 21, 2023

Florida Man Arrested for Illegal Snakes and Alligator in Tub

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida Man allegedly found with an alligator in his bathtub is facing several charges after the authorities asserted that he was a participant in a venomous reptile trafficking ring.

In 2020, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified by more than one person about black market sales of illegal venomous reptiles in the state. An investigation was started by the FWC and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources regarding the allegations.

The authorities learned that the alleged activity was happening on the internet.

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Published on: April 15, 2022

Florida Man Caught with Concealed Weapons and Baby Gator

by Staycie R. Sena

A man was taken into custody when the authorities performed a traffic stop on a truck that allegedly led to the discovery of concealed weapons in the cab and a baby alligator in the bed.

31-year-old Michael Marolla is from Naples.

It was reported that early in the morning on April 8, Marolla was in the front passenger’s seat of a GMC Sierra pickup truck.

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Published on: July 20, 2021

Police Caught Man Swinging Stolen Alligator by Tail

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida man was arrested after the police allegedly caught him on top of a building while abusing an alligator that they believed he stole from a miniature golf exhibit.

William Hodge, 32, is from Ft. Meyers, Florida.

Just before 3:30 am on July 15, Hodge was reportedly seen by Volusia County law enforcement as he was walking down a street near the Congo River Golf & Exploration. The man was reportedly carrying an alligator.

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