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Video shows Florida police officers wrangling alligator in parking lot
The department said a second officer helped secure a band around the animal’s snout after the first officer used his hands to restrain it.
- Two West Palm Beach police officers were filmed wrangling an alligator in a parking lot, with the video shared by The West Palm Beach Police Department on social media.
- One officer initially approached the animal with a baton, then dropped it to use his bare hands to control the alligator while another officer assisted by securing a band around the snout.
- The West Palm Beach Police Department shared the footage online, writing, "Well-rounded policing means being ready for anything, even when it has scales and a serious attitude."
- This incident demonstrates how police manage unexpected wildlife encounters, showcasing officer readiness while securing the animal safely in the parking lot.
- WPBF 25 continues to provide updates on local events, including this unusual wildlife encounter involving law enforcement officers in West Palm Beach.
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