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Baby gator taken to safety by officer in Fernandina Beach

Corporal Mazuryk safely moved the gator to Egan’s Creek, which is safer for everyone!
Credit: FBPD
Corporal Mazuryk moved the baby gator to a safer location.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fernandina Beach police officers helped to relocate a baby gator on Thursday evening. 

This little cutie was taking a "leisurely stroll" around the island, when police found it on Vernon Street, according to FBPD's Facebook post. 

Corporal Mazuryk safely moved the gator to Egan’s Creek, which is safer for everyone! 

🐊 It’s a Loch Ness!! ….It’s Big Foot!!! It’s a…a…cute little baby gator😏 This little rascal likes leisurely strolls...

Posted by Fernandina Beach Police Department on Thursday, August 11, 2022

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