Video shows an alligator in Georgia being “captured” and loaded into a police car after making an unwelcome appearance in a resident’s driveway.
The Chatham County Police Department posted video of the alligator’s “capture” in a Facebook post on May 25.
“Our Corporal Blackledge and Corporal Stapleton took action when an uninvited visitor showed up on the block on Thursday night,” police said in a Facebook post.
“Watch them capture the alligator, stuff it in the back of a patrol car, and release it back into the wild.”
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Recently released body camera footage shows officers arguing and transporting a wayward alligator. (Chatham County Police Department via Storyful)
Body camera footage shows police tapping the alligator’s mouth and restraining the reptile before loading it into the back of a police car. The reptile was later released into the wild.
Residents were delighted with the footage, with many writing interesting comments.
“Have you read his rights?” one person joked.
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Chatham County Police Department officers loaded the alligator into a police vehicle. (Chatham County Police Department via Storyful)
“Poor crocodile. I also sat behind one of the explorers,” another quipped.
Other locals praised the police for their courage during the altercation with the crocodile.
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After the “arrest”, the reptile was released into the wild. (Chatham County Police Department via Storyful)
“Thank you again. You wear many hats and wear them well,” one Facebook user wrote.
Another comment read: “Country boy gets things done.”
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Locals praise Georgia police officers who had an altercation with an alligator. (Chatham County Police Department via Storyful)
Fox News Digital reached out to the Chatham County Police Department for comment.
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