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WATCH: An alligator gets removed in a unique way

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Animals and WildlifeJune 5, 2024 11:17 am

WATCH: An alligator gets removed in a unique way

A 12-foot long alligator was removed from a ditch in Mont Belvieu Monday thanks to the efforts of both animal control and the city’s public works department.

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WATCH: An alligator gets removed in a unique way

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