BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) – Firefighters in Boiling Spring Lakes helped move a 12-foot alligator early Friday morning, June 28, according to Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue.
“Just when you think you’ve seen it all…..! Then you go help the brothers in blue remove a dinosaur from the road!” BSL Fire Rescue states.
Per the release, crews were called at around 1 a.m. to assist the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office in moving a gator that was lunging at passing vehicles.
“After a first attempt to walk this gentleman across the road failed, we turned to what we know best….we flowed some water,” BSL Fire Rescue explains. “With a gentle shower deployed to encourage a retreat, the gator finally decided he was done with civilization for the time being and finally moved on back into his more natural habitat. A quick pack up and crews were back in service and cleared the roadway.
“Not always just another day on the job in Brunswick County, NC.”
“Yikes! Thanks to Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue for coming out and helping get this big guy to safety. Getting him out of the road likely saved his life and the lives of those traveling along the dark roadway!” the sheriff’s office states. “Great job and great teamwork between our agencies!”
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