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The divers stayed clear of the truck until after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent trappers to catch the alligators
“I was like, an alligator? What do they want me to do about an alligator?” Smith County Deputy Brian Hutchins said; Hutchins was able to capture the gator using a makeshift lasso
“Beachgoers received an unexpected thrill (Thursday) afternoon when an 8-foot alligator decided to join them in the surf,” the Sunset Beach PD wrote in a Facebook post
Images shared by the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office show a van on its side with crabs crawling around its ajar doors, the pavement and the wooden barrels inside
The raptor, not yet fully grown, passed through the library’s electronic doors about 10 a.m. , just as toddler story time was wrapping up
The Jefferson County deputy’s tactics ultimately proved unsuccessful, but the cat eventually left of its own accord
“Durango’s viral, yet unexpected escapee made a return appearance — yep, Irwin, the kangaroo hopped to us,” the department posted on X
Quick action by Paramedic Gabrielle Pride and Officer Taylor Gibbons cleans, saves and re-homes the animal
Gilmer County Sheriff’s deputies were able to wrangle the whole herd and return the goats to their owner
Video: Woman arrested for drug possession after pet raccoon with meth pipe found in car’s front seat
“No raccoons were hurt or injured in this incident,” the Springfield Township Police Department stated
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Sheriff Andre Brunson said. “We had a bear a few years ago, but never a kangaroo. You never know what you’ll see in Macon County”
“I’m thinking ... I can just bring it around and do a cattle drive, but for deer and just use the [propeller wind] or the drone to motivate them,” Green Lake PD Detective Josh Ward
The gator wandered through a neighborhood before taking refuge under a car near the house waiting on the pizza delivery, which was ultimately carried out by a Bradenton PD officer
Webster Police Department officers were also met with “heavy resistance” from the suspects during the raid; the dog attacks sent three officers to a hospital
Highway cameras captured the pursuit, which ended when officers and community service officers safely secured the bird
“The outstanding communication by dispatch and the quick actions of the MCSO deputies...ensured the safety of the two residents of the home and the family dog,” the Macomb County Sheriff’s office stated
Saratoga Springs police and neighbors strained to pull a 1,300 pound horse named Sly from a hole in the icy pond
“We assumed he was here to try the clam pizza but I can’t confirm that, we’re just happy he’s safe,” New Haven Police Department Officer Christian Bruckhart said
“We’ve made an offer, but we’re still negotiating terms — mostly about how many snack breaks are acceptable,” the Anchorage Police Department posted on Facebook
“Our [officers] jumped into action without hesitation, braved the elements, and risked their own safety to rescue an animal in need,” DEC’s LE director Karen Pryzlak said
Wildlife officers made a startling discovery in the refrigerated aisle of an Aldi grocery store when they spotted a coyote hiding in the shelving
“After careful negotiations and some coaxing, deputies were able to get close enough to go ‘hands on’ with the subject” and get it to safety, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said
“It’s definitely not your typical traffic stop,” the Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 4 said
Photos shared by Orange City Police on social media show someone saw one of the monkeys atop their fence, and it appeared to be about the size of a toddler
In addition to the alligator, the team seized over 500 grams of methamphetamine, 10 grams of heroin, six grams of cocaine, 371 grams of various pills and nine firearms
“The public has been greatly misled by a barrage of social media messaging that painted a partial picture of the investigation and triggered violent threats fueled by misinformation”
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