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A 10-foot alligator tipping the scales at more than 300 pounds was discovered near Coconut Creek High School and has been successfully relocated, the Coconut Creek Police Department announced Saturday. The reptile was spotted in a canal at the intersection of Coconut Creek Parkway and Lyons Road, which runs adjacent to the school’s property. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled the removal operation Friday evening.
Police shared images of the encounter on social media, using the occasion for lighthearted commentary about the creature’s size and proximity to the educational facility. Officers joked the animal could have qualified as a football player for the school’s team, and humorously speculated that the nearby canal may have served as an attraction similar to a large commercial travel center. No one was injured during the incident.
The relocated alligator now resides at Everglades Holiday Park, where it joins other wildlife in a controlled environment. The successful operation highlights ongoing wildlife management efforts across South Florida.
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