See it: Texas police officers wrangle alligator from under car in church parking lot
TEXARKANA, Texas – It's not every day that part of a police officer's job description involves alligator trapping, but in Texarkana, Texas, it's a possibility.
Video from Wednesday shows two officers quickly snagging a small alligator from beneath a car in the parking lot of a church.
"Just your average Wednesday in Texarkana," the Texarkana Police Department smirked in a Facebook post sharing the video.
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In the clip, a small alligator scurries out from under a moving car, as an officer reaches for the gator with a grabber pole.
"Come on, buddy," one of the officers said, as the gator fought being caught for a second.
A moment later, the officer is able to secure the gator by holding its mouth with the grabber and its tail in hand.
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The police department said neither officer signed up for gator duty on Wednesday, but handled the situation like pros.
No one was injured during the escapade, including the alligator.
The alligator was safely relocated to a nearby lake, at the suggestion of a game warden.
Alligators are native to Texas and can be found all over the eastern portion of the state, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife.Original article source: See it: Texas police officers wrangle alligator from under car in church parking lot
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