DAVIE, Fla. — Davie firefighters and police wrangled an alligator early Friday morning that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission has been trying to capture for two years now over ongoing concerns by residents in the area, Davie Fire Rescue officials said.
According to Jessica Montes, a spokeswoman for Davie Fire Rescue, firefighters responded to the 3900 block of Southwest 84th Terrace at about 5:18 a.m. after receiving a report about a water main break.
“Upon arrival, firefighters were advised that an alligator was present in the water,” Montes said in an email to Local 10 News.
According to Montes, the gator tried to flee into a nearby yard, but firefighters and Davie police worked together to capture the gator before it could escape.
“Davie Police utilized a catch pole to secure the alligator, while firefighters assisted by covering its eyes with a towel and helping restrain it until the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrived on scene,” Montes said.
Montes confirmed that the gator was turned over to the FWC and no injures were reported to first responders nor the gator.
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