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Suspected Burglar Killed By Alligator While Hiding From Police In A Pond
Yahoo! News ^ | December 8, 2015

Posted on 12/08/2015 5:11:48 AM PST by grundle

A suspected burglar has been killed by an alligator while hiding out in a pond.

The body of Matthew Riggins, 22, was found in water in Barefoot Bay in Florida ten days after he was reported missing.

Police said Riggins was attacked by an 11-foot long alligator while he was hiding out after a series of planned break-ins.

Before he was reported missing, Riggins called his girlfriend to tell her he would be in the area breaking into homes.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: alligator
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To: grobdriver

God’s justice. Debatable of course, but as I said, a deep subject and should be discussed. Does support the fear of the Lord.


61 posted on 12/08/2015 6:33:55 AM PST by huldah1776
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To: grundle

He didnt deserve to die like that. I’ll be sending flowers to the family...of the gator. #Gatorlivesmatter


62 posted on 12/08/2015 6:51:33 AM PST by Brooklyn Attitude (It's the apocalypse, lets have some fun!)
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To: grundle

I doubt the girl friend is attending medical school.


63 posted on 12/08/2015 7:14:37 AM PST by OLDCU
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To: grundle
Hey lets hide over here with the Chainsaws..... Nah...lets hide in the alligator pond,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
64 posted on 12/08/2015 7:41:29 AM PST by Robe (Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
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To: grundle
Poor GATOR. Having feed trash like that.

Is tha Gator going to be Deputized now as a Florida State Trooper?

65 posted on 12/08/2015 8:02:05 AM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Calvin Locke

Those damn good for nothing Yankee gators, Turn ‘em in to boots, I say!


66 posted on 12/08/2015 8:15:44 AM PST by smoothsailing
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To: grundle

The gator needed assistance so the perp gave him a hand.


67 posted on 12/08/2015 8:17:33 AM PST by Rebelbase
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To: grundle

Sympathies to the hero alligator.


68 posted on 12/08/2015 8:36:24 AM PST by bgill (CDC site, "We still do not know exactly how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: ETL

ROFLMAO !!!! (Take a bite out of crime !!!) [that one brings back memories] :)


69 posted on 12/08/2015 9:15:58 AM PST by 11th_VA
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To: a fool in paradise

Word on the street says that WIllie Nelson...is making plans for another giant Super Star Concert Tour..starring a Ray Charles look alike...a Michael Jackson Lookalike....Mad-Donna...TIny Stevie Wonder..U2 and Bruce Spingsteen

“see ya at GATOR AID.. “


70 posted on 12/08/2015 9:34:23 AM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><> GO CRUZ!!!!)
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To: grundle

The mills of the gods not only grind fine but sometimes they grind out some darkly funny stuff.


71 posted on 12/08/2015 9:36:06 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: a fool in paradise; MeekOneGOP; Conspiracy Guy; DocRock; King Prout; Darksheare; OSHA; ...
The species improves.


72 posted on 12/08/2015 12:49:35 PM PST by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg | Instagram: hopalonginsberg)
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To: grundle

You know, it really does build a good case for building a moat along that fence on the southern border and stocking it with salties.......


73 posted on 12/08/2015 12:52:46 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: grundle
Battle of Ramree Island
74 posted on 12/08/2015 12:54:39 PM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: Slings and Arrows

My pal’s name is Foot Foot (Foot Foot)
He always likes to roam
My pal’s name is Foot Foot (Foot Foot)
I never find him home

I go to his house
Knock at his door
People come out and say
Foot Foot don’t live here no more

My pal Foot Foot (Foot Foot)
Always likes to roam
My pal Foot Foot (Foot Foot)
Now he has no home

Where will Foot Foot go
What will Foot Foot do
Oh, Foot Foot
I wish I could find you

I’ve looked here, I’ve looked there
I’ve looked everywhere
Oh, Foot Foot
Why can’t I find you?

Foot Foot, where can you be?
Foot Foot, why won’t you answer me?
Foot Foot, Oh Foot Foot
Wherever you are
I want you to come home with me

I don’t have time to roam
I have things to do
I have to go home
Oh, Foot Foot, where are you?

If Foot Foot didn’t like to roam so well
He would still have a place to dwell
Foot Foot, please answer me
I know where you are
You’re behind that tree

Foot Foot, please come to me
Foot Foot, now that you’re here
Won’t you come home
Foot Foot, promise me this
That you will never again roam

—The Shaggs

https://youtu.be/XR9d4ESlpHY


75 posted on 12/08/2015 1:21:10 PM PST by RichInOC (No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
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To: RichInOC

The Shaggs: Still more talented than Justin Bieber.


76 posted on 12/08/2015 2:11:42 PM PST by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg | Instagram: hopalonginsberg)
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To: grundle

Look at the bright side, His girlfriend is now single and on the market.


77 posted on 12/08/2015 2:18:24 PM PST by Redcitizen
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To: grundle; al baby; Albion Wilde; Allegra; BufordP; EveningStar; Gefn; GunsareOK; JRios1968; ...

I do love happy endings.

DANG!


78 posted on 12/08/2015 2:46:51 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Terrorism, the thing that shall not be named by the MSM)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

#gatorslivesmatter


79 posted on 12/08/2015 2:50:33 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><> GO CRUZ!!!!)
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To: Robe; grundle

>>> Hey lets hide over here with the Chainsaws..... Nah...lets hide in the alligator pond,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

LOL, I love that commercial!

“Honey don’t wait up, I’m out at the office burglarizin’ the place!”

This article was a pleasure to read right up until the last line, tho.

Probably the only contribution this guy’s made to society - bulking up the hide for a commodity like a handbag or a good pair of boots - and they negate it by putting the gator down.


80 posted on 12/18/2015 3:22:24 AM PST by Titan Magroyne (What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.)
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