In the US, the truck hit a 12-foot alligator giant, wandering on the highway

Monday, June 3, employees of the Florida Highway Patrol in the County of Leon faced a truly formidable discovery: an alligator weighing nearly 500 pounds, who was wandering on the highway I-10 near Monroe Street.

Upon arrival patrol found a giant reptile with a length of 12 feet and a weight of 463 lb (200 kg) at the exit to the highway. Soon the call came and Roger Vaughan of Vaughan Gators, who successfully managed to grab the reptile — fortunately not jeopardised her or others. According to men, is one of the largest reptiles encountered in his career.

«I’m not so often dealing with large alligators. explained Broderick with an interview with WTXL — this year caught four larger than 10 feet, and all. This files most often have to catch a 6-foot, so work.»

According to Vaughn, in may and June of alligators during the breeding season — so the chances to meet with them outside the usual environment is particularly high. He from the beginning of the year, adds the man, caught 85 reptiles.

Unfortunately, the giant did not survive. According to Vaughan Gators, shortly before the arrival of the patrol was hit by a truck. Injury to reptiles after the collision, was too severe — and after a few days the alligator had to be put down.

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