Firefighters use hose to move 12-foot alligator blocking North Carolina road

On Friday, a 12-foot alligator in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina, was reported to be blocking traffic by lunging at passing cars around 1 a.m. The local fire department was forced to intervene after the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office deemed the situation beyond their control.

Firefighters attempted various methods to get the massive reptile off the road, but to no avail. After a failed attempt to walk the alligator across the road, they resorted to using a fire hose to encourage it to move. Surprisingly, this method proved successful, prompting the alligator to retreat to its natural habitat.

Ensuring Safety

Officials emphasized the importance of relocating the alligator for both its safety and that of the motorists. They expressed gratitude to the firefighters for their efforts, acknowledging that the intervention likely saved the alligator's life and prevented potential accidents on the dark roadway.

The sheriff’s office publicly thanked the firefighters for their assistance in resolving the situation, highlighting the successful outcome achieved through their quick thinking and decisive actions.