6-Foot Alligator Saved From South Venice Storm Drain

Sarasota FL

22 December, 2020

9:08 AM

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VENICE, FL — Joggers came across an unusual sight while out for their Monday morning run in south Venice: an alligator trapped in a storm drain. Deputies were called to help free the 6-foot gator on Cerromar Terrace, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office tweeted Monday. They lifted the concrete slab to help him break free. A trapper was called, but didn't respond, so the gator was released, SCSO tweeted. A 6-foot gator was trapped in a Venice storm drain Monday morning. (Sarasota County Sheriff's Office) Like what you're reading? Invite a friend to subscribe to free Sarasota newsletters and real-time email alerts.