Firefighters Use Unconventional Method to Remove 12-Foot Alligator from North Carolina Road

The large reptile blocked traffic and lunged at cars before being moved with a fire hose.

Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue responded to a call from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office about an alligator on the road.
Initial attempts to guide the alligator off the road manually were unsuccessful.
Firefighters used a fire hose to gently spray the alligator, encouraging it to return to its natural habitat.
The operation took approximately 30 minutes, ensuring the safety of both the alligator and motorists.
Alligator sightings are rare in North Carolina, particularly in residential areas and roads.