See ya later alligator! Mont Belvieu Public Works use grapple truck to remove 12-foot long gator from ditch

MONT BELVIEU, Texas – A 12-foot long alligator was removed from a ditch in Mont Belvieu Monday thanks to the efforts of both animal control and the city’s public works department.

The alligator was in a ditch along Eagle Drive and was removed in a unique way.

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The Mont Belvieu Public Works department used their grapple truck to remove the gator from the ditch and posted the video on social media.

“It was truly a team effort today as Public Works used their grapple truck to assist Animal Control in removing this 12 ft. gator from a ditch along Eagle Drive. Great grab, guys!” the city said on Facebook.

You can watch the video of the removal here.

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