Caught on camera: 8-foot alligator wrangled from Bonita Springs home

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8-foot alligator found in Bonita Springs CREDIT: LCSO

See you later, alligator! Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies came quickly to the rescue to wrangle a slippery reptile.

Over the weekend, an 8-foot alligator surprised a Bonita Springs resident by showing up on their doorstep.

LCSO deputies teamed up with the Florida Fish and Wildlife to safely relocate the gator.

Thanks to their quick actions, the alligator was moved to a safer place.

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