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Large gator found walking along road in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A trapper had to be called in to remove a large alligator that was spotted walking along the road in Mims on Sunday.

The gator was walking along Old Dixie Highway Sunday evening when drivers saw it and alerted authorities.

Officials said a trapper had to be called in to remove the gator, which was estimated to be around 9-feet long.