FWC says Cape Coral man killed 2 gators in LaBelle

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Ronaldo De Souza

A Cape Coral man is accused of killing two alligators in LaBelle.

Ronaldo De Souza was found trespassing at what appeared to be a construction site in Hendry County when wildlife officials found two dead gators in his truck, according to an arrest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The incident happened on Feb. 23. He was released from Hendry County Jail the same day.

The address of the construction site is redacted.

They also found the man to be in possession of a Henry lever-action rifle.

The arrest report states De Souza admitted to killing both of the gators.

 

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