Alligator Named Fluffy Rescued By Landscaper

Imagine working a regular day in Pennsylvania and stumbling upon something that’s not just out of place but completely unexpected.

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A local landscaper who, while working near a creek, discovered an alligator!

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Yes, you read that right.

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Fluffy wasn’t just any alligator. This 2.5-foot reptile had a story.

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He had escaped from his outdoor enclosure during a bout of flash flooding a few weeks prior.

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The landscaper, taken aback by the discovery, promptly contacted the police.

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Upon inspection by wildlife expert Rudy Arceo, it was evident that Fluffy’s health was in dire straits.

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The alligator was malnourished, dehydrated, and showed signs of improper care.

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