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local-news1 year ago

"Texas Public Works Uses Grapple Truck to Remove 12-Foot Alligator"

In Mont Belvieu, Texas, a 12-foot alligator was removed from a drainage ditch by the city's Public Works department using a grapple truck, in collaboration with animal control. The removal, which was captured in a viral video, involved lifting the massive reptile and handing it over to the state game warden for relocation. The video has garnered over 1.3 million views on Facebook.

crime1 year ago

Alligator Found with Missing Texas Woman's Remains in Houston

Authorities in Houston, Texas, discovered human remains in the jaws of an alligator while searching for a missing woman. The victim, a woman in her 60s, was reported missing by her husband after she went for a walk and did not return. Police shot and killed the alligator to recover the remains, and an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death. This incident follows other recent fatal alligator attacks in Florida.

crime1 year ago

Alligator Found Eating Missing Woman's Body in Clear Lake Bayou

The body of a missing woman was found in the jaws of an alligator in Clear Lake, Texas. Houston police discovered the remains while searching for the woman and fatally shot the alligator to prevent further damage to the body. The cause of death is still undetermined, and an autopsy will be conducted. Fatal alligator attacks are rare in Texas, with the last one occurring in 2015.

crime1 year ago

Alligator Found with Missing Woman's Body in Houston Bayou

Houston police discovered a woman's remains in the jaws of an alligator in Horsepen Bayou while searching for a missing person. The alligator was shot and killed by an HPD sergeant to prevent further damage to the remains. The woman's identity has not been released, and an autopsy will determine her cause of death. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the HPD Homicide Division.

science1 year ago

"Surprising Facts About Alligator Penises That Will Shock You"

Researcher Brandon Moore of Louisiana Tech University had a surprise when dissecting an alligator and accidentally triggered an erect penis, which stays permanently erect due to layers of collagen. Unlike mammals and birds, the alligator penis doesn't need to inflate and is tucked behind a cloaca until needed. This unique feature allows for quick fertilization before being retracted. Other animals, like blue whales, also have unusual reproductive organs, with penises up to 10 feet long and testes weighing up to 150 pounds.

odd-news1 year ago

Florida Woman Finds 8-Foot Alligator in Her Kitchen

During alligator mating season, an 8-foot alligator wandered into a Florida woman's kitchen, prompting her to call 911. The reptile, stuck between the island and the refrigerator, was eventually removed by a nuisance alligator trapper and transferred to an alligator farm. With mating season underway, encounters with alligators are expected to increase in Florida, where approximately 1.3 million alligators reside.

odd-news1 year ago

Florida Woman's Terrifying Encounter: Alligator Invades Kitchen

A Florida woman was shocked to find a nearly 8-foot alligator in her kitchen in Venice, Florida. The gator had pushed through a front screen door and made its way into the kitchen while the woman was in the living room. She called 911, and deputies and wildlife officials arrived to remove the reptile, which was then transferred to an alligator farm. The incident occurred during mating season, when gator sightings are more common in Florida.

wildlife1 year ago

Tennessee Fisherman Catches Alligator in Norris Lake

A fisherman in Tennessee reeled in a 3- to 4-foot-long alligator from Norris Lake, suspected to have been illegally held in captivity and released. State wildlife officials say alligators are expanding their range into Tennessee from southern border states, with recent sightings in various parts of the state. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency warns that possessing or releasing alligators in Tennessee is illegal and poses safety and ecological risks, as alligators are a protected species. Wildlife officials describe alligators as opportunistic feeders and remind the public to leave them alone if encountered in the outdoors.

animal-rights1 year ago

"Owner Fights for Reunion with Seized 750-Pound Alligator After 30 Years"

Tony Cavallaro, a New York man, is fighting to get his 34-year-old pet alligator, Albert, back after it was seized by conservation officers for an expired license and allowing others to interact with the reptile. Cavallaro, who considers Albert an "emotional support animal," has hired a lawyer and garnered support through an online petition and social media. He disputes claims of Albert's health issues and is seeking clarification on renewing his license, while the Department of Environmental Conservation has placed Albert with a licensed caretaker pending permanent care.