PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputy had a career first near Tampa, and it involved a large scaly reptile.
The deputy, who’s originally from the Northeast, handled his first-ever gator call on July 8.
A Pinellas County homeowner called for help when she spotted an alligator in her yard.
Bodycam footage captured the whole encounter.
“I feel bad for whoever’s gotta sit there, back there with him,” said a Pinellas County deputy.
“I’m the reporter, I called. Alright, good, first time, yeah?” said the caller.
“How did I do?” asked the Pinellas County deputy.
“Good. Thank goodness you had that tape,” responded the caller.
Supplied with a leash, tape, and the help of neighbors to capture it, the deputy was able to move the gator to a safer spot.
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