Tennessee Angler Surprises Wildlife Officer with Rare Alligator Catch

A fisherman at Tennessee’s Norris Lake reeled in a 3- to 4-foot alligator, prompting disbelief from a wildlife officer when reported. Speculation suggests the alligator was a former pet illegally released. Although alligators are not common in East Tennessee, they are expanding their range into the state. The reptile was taken to a rescue facility, and the fisherman, Justin Wyrick, was definitely not targeting alligators during his fishing trip.