COCOA, Fla. – Don't try this at home, kids.
Cocoa police Officer Xavier Baez responded to a call that there was a baby alligator in the parking lot of Cocoa High School.
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Rather than calling a gator trapper, Baez decided to literally take matters into his own hands.
The capture of the gator was caught on video. With a fellow officer narrating in the background, Baez becomes a temporary gator trapper and enters the ankle-deep water looking for the gator.
Baez then spots the gator and snatches it out of the water, then walks into the parking lot to the take the animal to safety.
The department posted the video to Facebook, adding dramatic music to make it a true "Crocodile Hunter" experience.
Officer Baez, the "Crocodile Hunter"From the "Never a Dull Moment" Files: Officer Xzevies Baez responded to a call for help at Cocoa High yesterday. Turns out it was a small gator in the parking lot. Call a gator trapper? Nah. He's always wanted to be the real life "Crocodile Hunter". Officer Baez, with Officer Wade narrating, entered into the ankle deep water of a flooded yard, patiently stalked his prey until..... Watch the video and see for yourself but DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! Enjoy!
Posted by Cocoa Police Department on Thursday, October 12, 2017