Fla. Authorities Begin Gator-Feeding Sting

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Authorities Launch Undercover Sting in South Florida to Catch Alligator Feeders in the Act

By BRIAN SKOLOFF

IN THE EVERGLADES, Fla. Jul 15, 2006 (AP)� Crusty's days are numbered. The well-known 8-foot alligator has become so accustomed to people feeding him that his demise is certain. Because state wildlife managers worry all his snacks will make him aggressive, they will have to remove him from a canal along Florida's Alligator Alley in the Everglades and euthanize him.

To keep from having to kill even more alligators, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched a....

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[GatorChaser]

It's about time. That's more work for me, but it's about time. Had a few just about walk up into my truck after a biscuit. Hit em hard!

 

[Whitebear]

Wonder what they do with the gators once they kill em?

Scotty

 

[jdotson]

I did speak with an undercover FWC officer at the mm35 complex. He was there Sat and Sun fishing by the boat ramps and when necessary would pull out a badge he was wearing around his neck. I was wondering what he was doing out there both days.