Family of alligators in Detroit greet police serving eviction notice

[Sugar Cookie]

Michigan court officials could not believe their eyes when they went to evict a family from a Detroit home and stumbled upon a family of alligators inside. Officials were shocked when they stepped into the home and found one adult gator and three baby gators.

Officials immediately called Detroit Animal Care and Control to give a hand removing the family of alligators with the three baby Gators inside a medium-sized tank filled with water.

Video from FOX 2 shows Animal Control lugging the tank with the three small alligators swimming around. Another set of workers are seen carrying the grown alligator outside with the reptile's snout tied up to protect workers.

While it is not illegal to have an alligator as a pet in Michigan, it is illegal in Detroit. It is unclear whether the tenant was aware of the city law.

Detroit police said that court officers called them for backup, because the tenant was irate. He took off before police officers arrived at the home.

Police caught up with him soon after, but say the man fled on foot and was whisked away by someone in another car.

Detroit Animal Control said that the gators were in good condition once they were removed from the home. While Animal Control is authorized to sell, transfer or euthanize any reptile they confiscate, these alligators will likely be give to a licensed animal keeper.

Family of alligators in Detroit greet police serving eviction notice

Officers who were tasked with evicting a family from a Detroit home had quite a surprise and needed backup after they found a family of alligators in a person's home.

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[DeeDee]

I know the right descriptive term was used but I couldnt stop imagining the alligators being like "Well hello fine chaps! Like to come in for a bite?"

 

[thuumpr]

the man fled on foot and was whisked away by someone in another car

Ah c'mon guys! Do I have to say it?

See you later, alligator!

 

[Hermy]

I know the right descriptive term was used but I couldnt stop imagining the alligators being like "Well hello fine chaps! Like to come in for a bite?"

I'll have an alligator sandwich, please, and make it SNAPPY!
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Officials immediately called Detroit Animal Care and Control to give a hand removing the family of alligators

Do I really have to point out what a poor choice of words this was?