ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Residents at a Florida apartment complex got an unexpected visitor this week — a 5- to 6-foot alligator casually making its way down their hallway.
According to a statement from the Orlando Police Department, officers were called to the complex on Lake Debra Drive Tuesday night after residents spotted the reptile lounging outside their doors. “When they arrived, they discovered a five to six-foot alligator in the hallway,” police said.
The department later shared video footage on social media showing officers carefully throwing a blanket over the alligator’s head before dragging it out of the building.
A Calm Capture and Safe Release
Despite the surprise encounter, the police said the situation was handled smoothly. No one — including the gator — was harmed during the removal. “No officers or the alligator were injured,” the department confirmed…