A large alligator spotted swimming in a creek in Sherwood is drawing attention online after a local resident captured video of the reptile Wednesday afternoon near Trammel Road.<\/p>\n
Sherwood resident Lukas Burrow said he noticed movement in the water while driving home from work and stopped to investigate after hearing rumors for years about alligators in the area.<\/p>\n
Burrow said the alligator appeared to be at least 9 feet long, though some people who viewed the video estimated it may have been even larger.<\/p>\n
According to Burrow, the creek area is heavily wooded and largely untouched, creating an ideal habitat for wildlife.<\/p>\n
The video quickly spread online, generating widespread attention and prompting messages from people asking about the sighting.<\/p>\n
Alligator sightings have become more common in parts of Arkansas in recent years, particularly near waterways and marsh areas during warmer months.<\/p>\n
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