Why did the alligator cross the street? Well, we'll never know because it never got the chance to cross - the police kept it at bay.
The Florida Highway Patrol of Southwest Florida informed people to drive cautiously as its troopers tried to keep a 12-foot alligator from crossing the road to the Interstate 75 travel lanes (at mile marker 78). The warning was posted on Twitter last January 18.
There were no further updates about the report. However, it is safe to assume (I think) that no one was hurt. The alligator also probably just went back from whence it came, complaining 'bout "darned cops."
Interstate 75 in Florida is also known as the "Alligator Alley," as the reptiles often frequent the area.
(Image Credit: FHP SWFL/ Twitter)
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