‘Never in a million years’: alligator strolls into North Carolina bagel shop
Summary
A roughly 3-foot alligator entered Bagel Dock Express in Southport, North Carolina, walking from the back door through the stockroom to the front counter. Southport police and an animal protective services officer safely captured and relocated it.Key Facts
- Surveillance cameras recorded the alligator entering the bagel shop.
- Shop owner Jesse Driscoll said he was installing a new oven when the alligator came inside.
- A customer picked up a chair during the encounter.
- Southport police said officers and an animal protective services officer removed the alligator.
- North Carolina wildlife officials have warned residents and visitors not to feed or interact with alligators.
- Wildlife biologist John Henry Harrelson said feeding can cause alligators to lose their fear of people.
- The state wildlife resources commission created GatorWise, a checklist of steps for staying safe around alligators.
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