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An alligator spotted in Lake Erie, Erie Port Authority investigates

An alligator was spotted in Lake Erie and the reptile is the talk of northwestern Pennsylvania on Thursday. In a video posted on Facebook, the poster said the gator was four to five feet long. It's believed it was someone's pet and released into the lake. Warning signs are now posted at Marina's and the Erie Port Authority is investigating.
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