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6-Foot Alligator Saved From South Venice Storm Drain

Sarasota County deputies freed a 6-foot gator trapped in a storm drain Monday morning.

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Sarasota County deputies freed a 6-foot gator trapped in a storm drain Monday morning.
Sarasota County deputies freed a 6-foot gator trapped in a storm drain Monday morning. (Sarasota County Sheriff's Office)

VENICE, FL — Joggers came across an unusual sight while out for their Monday morning run in south Venice: an alligator trapped in a storm drain.

Deputies were called to help free the 6-foot gator on Cerromar Terrace, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Monday. They lifted the concrete slab to help him break free.

A trapper was called, but didn’t respond, so the gator was released, SCSO tweeted.

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A 6-foot gator was trapped in a Venice storm drain Monday morning. (Sarasota County Sheriff's Office)

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