In Texas, an alligator paralyzed traffic on the highway. A PHOTO

The giant alligator, the length of a family car, was caught in Cleveland, Texas, early Monday morning, April 30, after he tried to cross the 59 highway, next to the Whataburger restaurant.

Photo: Facebook / Chance Ward

Alligator length is 3,3 meter. He was found at the restaurant Whataburgerwhen he tried to cross the highway and got under the wheels of a truck. The animal survived.

Photo: Facebook / Chance Ward

Chance Ward, a pickup driver, reported the incident. It was decided to remove the alligator from the road and give it to the Animal Control Directorate for safety.

Alligator continued to impede the movement, blocking the road. Every time someone approached him, he hissed and defended himself.

Photo: Facebook / Chance Ward

When firefighters blocked traffic south on the highway, Ward and policeman Edwards grabbed the rope and skillfully rewound his mouth and then transferred him to the Animal Control Department. To load the alligator on a ward pickup, it took the power of six people.

Photo: Facebook / Chance Ward

The alligator, whom Ward dubbed George, has been moved to a safe place.

The proximity of the alligator to the densely populated areas of Cleveland has become an occasion to remind people once again to be on the alert.

“This is not something we see every day in Cleveland. I think with the recent floods and Hurricane Harvey, some of these animals are active,” Cleveland Police Chief Darrell Broussard said. “I urge anyone who lives near a stream, river or lake to be vigilant.” Watch where you step, especially in the dark. These animals can hide well.”

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