Gone Gator Gone

The past few months we have been watching a gator off of the docks in the backyard. In March we first noticed the 2 foot gator swimming by a floating dock at the end of the canal. The gator has been growing and has become more aggressive. Yesterday, my mom and I watched as the gator ate a raccoon and played with the dead carcass. My mom called the authorities and today trappers came to catch and remove the gator. Here is a play by play of the action!

The trappers used a recording of a gator mating call to lure it out.

The trapper then used a fishing pole and snagged it in.

The trapper used a pole with a loop to control it.

The gator measured 5'6" from tip to tail.

The trapper straddled the gator from behind and grabbed the jaws closed.

The trapper's wife duct tapes the mouth.

The arms and legs are tied up.

Me and the gator!

Dave and Lela with the gator!

The Trapper and gator