Lake Worth police, Texas Parks & Wildlife relocate alligator spotted near an ATM
LAKE WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Wednesday night, Lake Worth police responded to a wildlife call when hissing was heard at an ATM.
Once there, police located a 3.5 foot long alligator at the ATM.
"We've never seen a gator outside of the lake, ever," one of the responding officers said.
The alligator was relocated to an appropriate habitat nearby with the assistance of Texas Parks & Wildlife, police said.
#LWPDAlert // CRIKEY! ALLIGATOR IN CUSTODY
— Lake Worth Police Department (@lakeworthpd) September 1, 2022
Last night, our officers responded to a wildlife call at a local ATM "hissing" was reported near the ATM. Upon arrival, a 3 1/2 foot alligator was located! Our friends @TPWDnews arrived and relocated the alligator. Never a dull moment! pic.twitter.com/u4y7SudcwH
The Lake Worth Police Department asked that if you see wildlife, to leave the handling to professionals at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
To report a dangerous animal or an animal in distress, call the Lake Worth police at 817-237-1224.