‘Jaywalking' alligator issued summons for crossing the road in Houma
HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Houma police wrangled an unusual suspect over the weekend.
Houma Police Department officers found a baby alligator walking in the street.
Footage from police shows Officer Donald Aubrey holding the little gator's mouth shut and asking for tape to wrap it closed.
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After a 'brief conversation,' the alligator was issued a summons for jaywalking an then released back to its natural habitat.
Police joked, 'just another wild day on the job!''Jaywalking' alligator issued summons for crossing the road in Houma
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