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Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands

Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands

Summary

A police officer in St. Augustine, Florida, removed an alligator from a family's swimming pool using his hands. The alligator was safely taken to a nearby pond after being moved in the back of a police car.

Key Facts

  • An alligator was found in a family's swimming pool in St. Augustine, Florida.
  • Deputy Richardson, a police officer, used his bare hands to remove the alligator.
  • Bodycam footage captured the officer's calm handling of the situation.
  • The alligator was described as "super mad" during the rescue.
  • The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office stated the alligator was relocated to a nearby pond.
  • The alligator was transported in the back of a police car.

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