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WATCH: Deputies wrangle 9-foot alligator napping in the middle of a Florida road

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County road is clear after relocating a nine-foot alligator from the street.

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Deputies and FWC officers said the alligator was taking a nap in the middle of the street when they arrived.

“After a few twists and turns and with the help of Florida Fish and Wildlife, we were able to reel him out,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson said.

Watch: Florida man wrangles large alligator with his bare hands

Officials say the gator has been relocated to a safer spot.

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