Alligator on the loose in a lake in Bonne Terre Missouri / myLot

An alligator seen in the Bonne Terre Lake in Missouri

Lake Charles, Louisiana

July 4, 2024 3:52pm CST

The Bonne Terre Municipal Police Department as well as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources are warning citizens in the city to avoid attempting to capture or approach the alligator who is believed to be three feet long although some eyewitnesses mention that the length of the alligator is right inches long. that has been seen in Bonne Terre Lake on Tuesday June 25. The authorities believe that the alligator was either was a pet of someone who either was abandoned or the pet crawled away from home. State law allows persons to own alligators as their pets as long as the alligator is not longer than eight feet long in which the alligator is to be registered by the state. So far no one has been hurt by the alligator. Link is upi.com/6871719417548 via @upi

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (136117)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Jul 24

You wouldn't have to tell me to stay away

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (190127)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Jul 24

@Deepizzaguy .......That would be a very smart thing to do.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jul 24

I would stay away from an alligator myself.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Jul 24

It's good they're warning people to stay away, though I think people with common sense would do so anyway.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jul 24

You are right that people who do have common sense will stay away from an alligator.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121332)

• United States

5 Jul 24

Just because things can be owned as pets doesn’t mean things should be owned as pets.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jul 24

I am in agreement with you.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (190127)

• Boise, Idaho

5 Jul 24

Three feet is plenty long enough. I hope they find the alligator and that everyone is safe.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jul 24

I hope so as well.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382742)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jul 24

I don't think I'd want to keep an alligator as a pet.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jul 24

Neither would I since it is illegal in Louisiana for anyone to own an alligator.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222978)

• United States

5 Jul 24

People can have alligators as pets that are 8 feet long? That's so dangerous!!! If someone abandoned that gator they should be prosecuted. Have a good day and weekend.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jul 24

I am in agreement with you that the state law in Missouri is too liement I will do my best to enjoy my weekend.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (98187)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Jul 24

Hey, the alligator is doing what comes naturally swimming in a lake. Hopefully, someone can catch him and give him a better home.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jul 24

I am hoping that the alligator will find a new home soon as well.

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emptychair

@innertalks (23747)

• Australia

5 Jul 24

Some people are very irresponsible; maybe this owner was taking their alligator for a walk, and it loosened itself from its lead. They should have then warned the authorities, about this, themselves too.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122405)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Jul 24

You have a good point there.

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