Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Ten-foot alligator killed on Hwy 288 - alvinsun.net


24 August 2011

On August 14 at approximately 4:45 a.m., Pearland Police received a call regarding several individuals walking down State Highway 288 near County Road.

Upon investigation, officers discovered that the family’s vehicle had become disabled after hitting an alligator in the outside lane of State Highway 288.

Officers checked the area and found what appeared to be a 10-foot alligator dead on the side of the road.

Police called Animal Control to remove the animal.

The call does not name the family, describe the vehicle or say which direction they were traveling.

The above photos were taken by Pearland Police Officer C. Giron.

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