[27RUDYG]

Anyone have info on what procedures and/or agency in TV is responsible for addressing capturing an aggressive alligator?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 27RUDYG

Anyone have info on what procedures and/or agency in TV is responsible for addressing capturing an aggressive alligator?

You might start with Villages Watch.

[27RUDYG]

OK thanks...there was incident yesterday south of Hillsborough Trail where several persons showed up at a pond, shot an alligator with a .45 magnum handgun & hauled it off in a pick-up truck. Naturally, homes near-by surrounding this pond. There were two other men who advised that they were from "The Villages Environmental Services". This situation seems somewhat suspicious and/or not safe at a minimum.

[NYGUY]

Hotline at http://myfwc.com/

[mulligan]

Just keep in mind that if he (or she) is over 48 inches long, it'll be gator nuggets before lunch time tomorrow.

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by 27RUDYG

Anyone have info on what procedures and/or agency in TV is responsible for addressing capturing an aggressive alligator?

Carefully!

[redwitch]

You might try addressing it as Mr. Gator and speaking softly.

[OpusX1]

They do not catch and release gators. They catch, kill and sell the meat.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by OpusX1

They do not catch and release gators. They catch, kill and sell the meat.

Cool, Where can the meat be bought?

[dnobles]

Just curious Why? They usually don't bother anyone. Is it a danger to you or your pets? They're celebrities here.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by 27rudyg

anyone have info on what procedures and/or agency in tv is responsible for addressing capturing an aggressive alligator?

866-fwc-gator

[27RUDYG]

Thanks for the replies with useful contacts. My concern not related to any problems I have with Mr. Gator, etc., but rather, what I view as a disturbing incident that occurred yesterday south of Hillsborough Trail: 5 unknown men appeared at a pond in a residential area which has been inhabited by an alligator. One of the men utilizing a .45 magnum handgun shot the alligator in the head & thereafter removed the alligator, departing in a pick-up truck. No law enforcement personnel present & several neighbors upset over the circumstances & the discharge of a firearm so close to homes. So, my question related to what I would think should be well established procedures for addressing so an issue.

[billethkid]

What is it that led to tagging a specific alligator aggressive?

[redwitch]

I doubt that these men were authorized to kill and remove this gator. The gator catchers here usually catch the gator, remove it from TV and then kill it where we can't see it happen. I'd guess these guys were poachers. I know it's a bit late, but it might be worth a call to the Sheriff's Department so they have a record of this incident.

(And sorry about the Mr. Gator comment, I just couldn't stop myself.)

[dnobles]

That's sad my husband and I just saw that gator a couple days ago ( off Warnock). It makes me mad. We stood there and watch him for awhile. I hope something gets done.