A student resource deputy with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office turned an unusual Friday at Bellalago Academy in Kissimmee into a non-event, stepping in after an alligator wandered onto campus and lingered in the school parking lot. Community members and the deputy helped keep the reptile contained until it was removed from school grounds, with no injuries reported.
According to WESH, residents first spotted the unexpected “student” hanging out in the lot and called officers. The outlet reports the student resource officer “jumped into action” and, with help from the community, managed the situation before the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office relocated the alligator off school property.
How Florida Handles Nuisance Gators
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) sends contracted trappers to remove alligators that pose a threat in developed areas. The agency explains that nuisance gators are generally those at least four feet long and asks residents to call 866‑FWC‑GATOR (866‑392‑4286) to report problem…..