Watch: 8-foot alligator found swimming in Brevard County pool

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — An 8-foot alligator decided to take a dip in a Brevard County pool this week.

Brevard County deputies said a homeowner on Silver Lake Drive found the gator swimming around on Wednesday.

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Deputy Robert Santiago and wildlife trapper Scott Swartley responded to the home, helping to remove the gator from the pool.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey posted a photo of the effort on Facebook, captioning it in part: “I would love to know exactly what Deputy Santiago was thinking but I’m pretty sure it was…'oh hell no I didn’t sign up for this!!’”

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You can see video of the removal below:

Video: Deputy, wildlife trapper remove 8-foot alligator from Brevard County pool Deputy, wildlife trapper remove 8-foot alligator from Brevard County pool

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