Imagine leaving for work in the morning and as you go to get in your car you see this 10-foot alligator walking around like it's no big deal. That would certainly be a hot cup of "NOPE".
It's alligator mating season, and with all of the rivers and bayous around Acadiana pretty high right now from all the recent rain, you might want to watch your step!
If you've ever wanted to get your Troy Landry on and "Choot Em", the Louisiana Department Of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently accepting applications for alligator hunters to conduct lottery hunts on 46 state and federally owned properties and lakes. That's a lot of tree shakers.
Lance Burgos was kayaking at Lake Fausse Point in St Martinville this past Saturday with his young passenger when they happened upon some catfish noodles. Burgos figured he'd check to see if anything was on the line, and boy was there, and it definitely was not catfish!
Out of a population of 5 million, Spots was believed to one of fewer than 15 white alligators in the U.S. There is no cause of death known at this time.
This quick video shows you why you should not mess with an alligator. I grew up in a place that had these buggers in my backyard and on the street. We didn't mess with them. In this video, watch as this gator tears the front fender off of this truck!