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12-foot alligator found in creek near Clear Lake elementary school

Brittany Taylor, Senior Digital Content Producer

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas – A 12-foot alligator was found in a creek near a Clear Lake elementary school.

The gator was spotted on the creek’s bank near North Pointe Elementary School. Officials said the gator was not afraid of people and posed a danger to children who usually walk home from school near the creek.

Parks and Wildlife officials said they are going to release the gator in a preserve in Brazoria County.

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A 12-foot alligator was captured near a creek in Clear Lake on April 21, 2021.
A 12-foot alligator was captured near a creek in Clear Lake on April 21, 2021.
A 12-foot alligator was captured near a creek in Clear Lake on April 21, 2021.
A 12-foot alligator was captured near a creek in Clear Lake on April 21, 2021.
A 12-foot alligator was captured near a creek in Clear Lake on April 21, 2021.
A 12-foot alligator was captured near a creek in Clear Lake on April 21, 2021.

A 12-foot alligator was captured near a creek in Clear Lake on April 21, 2021.

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