Alligator with Lawn Chair on Head Rescued in Florida

Fort Myers Alligator's Unlikely Headgear Removed by Lee County Sheriff's Deputies A bizarre incident unfolded Friday in a Fort Myers, Florida, neighborhood when residents discovered an alligator with a lawn chair firmly stuck on its head. The unusual sight prompted calls to Lee County Sheriff's Office, who responded swiftly to the scene. "We received a call about an alligator with a chair on its head," stated Sheriff's spokesperson, Deputy [Name], in an interview. "It was quite a sight, I'll admit." The video shows deputies carefully removing the chair from the reptile's head. A trapper was then called in to safely relocate the alligator to a more suitable habitat. The incident highlights the unique challenges of wildlife encounters in Florida, reminding residents to maintain a safe distance from wildlife and to contact the appropriate authorities in case of such situations. The alligator's unexpected appearance and the successful rescue operation provided a memorable and, ultimately, positive conclusion to what could have been a dangerous situation.