Officials capture alligator seen wandering near homes in North Carolina

Officials capture alligator seen wandering near homes in North Carolina

An alligator wandering through residential yards in Southport, North Carolina, prompted a police response Wednesday evening, turning an ordinary neighborhood into a temporary wildlife safety zone. According to WECT, police said officers responded after the animal was spotted near homes and neighborhood entry points. While officers maintained a perimeter, the department notified N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission officials, who responded to handl…