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Officers 'arrest' 9-foot alligator walking near Tampa Bay's Raymond James Stadium
WPTV ^
| March 31, 2023
| Associated Press
Posted on 04/03/2023 12:54:40 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police officers were called to a commercial part of town because of a disturbance, but it wasn't a public brawl or anyone behaving in a disorderly manner. It was a 9-foot alligator Wednesday night ambling down a street not far from Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The urban gator whipped its tail several times when an officer first approached it, poking with an outstretched baton. A half dozen officers along with a crowd of spectators watched as lights from squad cars flashed on the blocked-off street, according to bodycam video released by the Tampa Police Department.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Local News; Miscellaneous; Outdoors; Pets/Animals; Sports; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: alligator; arrest; buccaneers; florida; police; raymondjamesstadium; tampa
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Tim Tebow?.........................
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:04:41 PM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
To: All
They have something against the University of Florida? or its fans?
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:06:36 PM PDT
by
BipolarBob
(Not my fault, yer Honor. I went to the Alec Baldwin School of Firearms Handling. )
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Just a guess, mating season.
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:07:40 PM PDT
by
Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:09:05 PM PDT
by
DannyTN
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Unlawful arrest? Anyone representing the poor alligator?
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:11:51 PM PDT
by
Reno89519
(I stand with Trump Against Political Persecution. As DeSantis Says, It Is Un-American.)
To: BipolarBob
Pretty funny. Gator fans released the real deal, far more dangerous than other team totems. Glad the gator was trapped, not shot. When I lived in FL near the Everglades, gators were often spotted on our golf course and once in our pool. Gator guys called, caught them, and took them back to the swamp.
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:11:53 PM PDT
by
Veto!
(FJB Sucks Rocks)
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Probably didn’t have a ticket.
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:16:26 PM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
( The problem today: people are more concerned about feelings than responsibility)
To: Veto!
Got gator....make shoes...
To: Sacajaweau
Tail meat.....very tasty if cooked properly
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posted on
04/03/2023 1:21:09 PM PDT
by
V_TWIN
(America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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posted on
04/03/2023 2:14:41 PM PDT
by
Chode
(there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
To: Sacajaweau
LOL and handbags are nice too.
Veto!
(The girl)
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posted on
04/03/2023 4:10:09 PM PDT
by
Veto!
(FJB Sucks Rocks)
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
The alligator only went for a walk and did not commit any crime. This is racess.
To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Is it possible to frog-march a crocagator?
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