Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands
A wild alligator was humanely rescued by a brave police officer in St. Augustine, Florida. The officer, identified as Deputy Richardson, responded to a call regarding an alligator in a family's swimming pool.
Video of the Rescue
The intense encounter was captured on bodycam footage. It shows Deputy Richardson confidently wrangling the agitated animal using only his bare hands. The deputy's quick thinking and expertise safely removed the nuisance animal from the private pool and relocated it to a nearby pond.
Residents in Awe
According to the St Johns County Sheriff's Office, the alligator was seen roaming around the property just outside the city's historic downtown. The homeowners were thrilled that the resourceful officer was able to remove the massive gator without harming it.
