Police in Florida catch an alligator who was at a pool party
@Deepizzaguy (112861)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
August 8, 2025 3:37pm CST
Deputies with the St. John's County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO) answered a call from a resident on Friday July 25 about an alligator who entered a swimming pool illegally.
A deputy with the SJCSO managed to capture the alligator safely and remove the animal from the swimming pool and into his squad car. The alligator was then buckled inside the squad car and taken to a nearby pond.
Thank goodness no one was hurt in the incident.
Link is abc3340,com/news/offbeat/a...
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@marguicha (228133)
• Chile
8 Aug
It must have been a small alligator. They can be very dangerous.
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Aug
It appeared to be a small alligator.
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@marguicha (228133)
• Chile
9 Aug
@Deepizzaguy I have heard of alligators in pools in Florida several times.
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Aug
@marguicha That is true that a lot of alligators call Florida their home.
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@luisadannointed (8035)
• Philippines
9 Aug
Waaahhh!!! It is not a fun thing to experience I am glad that the alligator did not bite or eat anyone!
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@luisadannointed (8035)
• Philippines
13h
@Deepizzaguy hehehe, have a great day. God bless.
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11h
@luisadannointed I will do my best to enjoy my day.
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@snowy22315 (194231)
• United States
10h
That would be startling to find an alligator in your pool.
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10h
I would be scared as well if I saw an alligator in my swimming pool.
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@celticeagle (178129)
• Boise, Idaho
10h
Do mean to tell me that this alligator entered the pool illegally? Will he be fined? haha
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8h
The alligator won't be fined by the authorities.
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@Traceyjayne (4224)
• United Kingdom
13h
What does ….he entered the pool illegally ….mean ?
Who has passed a law saying alligators can’t go in a pool ….. has anyone ever told the alligator he can’t go in the pool ….was there anyone around that the alligator could have asked ?
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11h
I guess the author of the story decided to claim that the alligator.
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@LindaOHio (197291)
• United States
13h
I'm glad no one was injured, including the gator!
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@RasmaSandra (87823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Aug
Hey, the alligator just wanted to cool off and have some fun,
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Aug
That is true since the heat in Florida during the summer is extremely hot.
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@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11h
That is true since had the alligator broke away from the seat belt and attacked the police officer which would have been chaotic.
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@innertalks (23052)
• Australia
9 Aug
The deputy was not too safety conscious, using a seat belt like that, and he should have placed it in the boot, with some rope tied around its mouth. Nobody should take a risk with an alligator. Seat belts are not meant to restrain alligators.
@Deepizzaguy (112861)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11h
That is true. Better to be safe than sorry.
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@dgobucks226 (36781)
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9 Aug
Now there is an uninvited guest! 
I bet alligator sightings are very common in the state of Florida and the police are expert at corralling them.
I bet alligator sightings are very common in the state of Florida and the police are expert at corralling them.2 people like this
