TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A large alligator made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida where it had to be captured and taken away for release in a nearby river, officials said.
The toothy reptile was spotted Monday morning beside the landing gear of a KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft, officials at the base in Tampa posted on Facebook.
Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were summoned. They captured the animal and then released it into the nearby Hillsborough River.
According to wildlife officials, alligators become more likely to wander into unfamiliar territory in April as they search for mates.
Review of UNWRA finds Israel did not express concern about staff
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa honoured for her achievements in Parliament
Masterful meals: Pea and white truffle soup with Parmesan galettes
Turkish dental surgeon screwed tooth implant into father's BRAIN cavity in horrific blunder
Awkward moment pregnant mother is left in tears after discovering she's having a third son
Emma Hayes blasts Jonas Eidevall's 'male aggression' after heated post
ESTHER RANTZEN: I asked Mail readers to help me plan my funeral. Your choices
US women's soccer to play Olympic send
Lucy Boynton reveals why her Barbie character barely has any screen time
South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate
Masterful meals: Pea and white truffle soup with Parmesan galettes