MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Well, this is a way to start the school day! Student at Shady Hill Elementary in Ocala had a surprise four-legged visitor in their retention pond on Thursday morning, a 6-foot alligator.
The alligator was quickly trapped by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by 7:29 a.m., before students were in the area.
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The elementary school has 800 students and staff that attend the school and is located south of Ocala.