Small alligator walks into North Carolina bagel shop, caught on camera
A 3-foot alligator walked into Bagel Dock Express in Southport, North Carolina, last Thursday and was removed safely by animal protective services.
A 3-foot alligator walked into Bagel Dock Express in Southport, North Carolina, last Thursday. Surveillance cameras recorded it, and the business later shared the footage.
The Guardian reports the alligator came in through the back door, crossed the stockroom and reached the front counter. Employees and customers were startled. The Guardian says one customer armed himself with a chair.
Animal protective services removed the alligator safely, The Guardian reports. It says the animal appeared to be looking for a meal.
Fox News reports the video shows the stunned reaction of Jesse Driscoll. It identifies him as the owner.
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- The GuardianAlligator strolls into bagel shop in North Carolina – videoWed, Nov 4, 10:41 AM EST
- The Guardian‘Never in a million years’: alligator strolls into North Carolina bagel shopWed, Nov 4, 11:40 AM EST
- Fox NewsAlligator sneaks into North Carolina bagel shop, sends owner scrambling in encounter caught on cameraThu, Nov 5, 4:30 AM EST
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