Large alligator captured in Indian River County

WPTV Webteam
11:18 AM, Oct 23, 2017
4:53 AM, Oct 24, 2017

A large alligator was captured in Indian River County Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.

This alligator was captured on the beach near Saint Christopher Lane, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office said.

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A large alligator was captured in Indian River County Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies were called by a resident to the beach near Saint Christopher Lane.

When they arrived they said they found a 12-foot alligator.

A trapper was called to capture the reptile with the assistance of the deputies.

The sheriff's office said gator will be relocated far away from the neighborhood.

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