Tailless Alligator Causes Stir on Louisiana Highway

Louisiana Drivers Stunned by Tailless Alligator Highway Crossing A truly unusual event unfolded recently on a Louisiana highway, leaving drivers and online viewers in disbelief. A video circulating on social media shows an alligator, noticeably lacking a tail, slowly crossing a busy road in Plaquemines Parish. The incident, captured by a passing motorist and shared by Ashlyn Bartholomew via Storyful, has quickly gained traction online. "I couldn't believe my eyes," said the driver who filmed the video, whose name has not been released. "It was just calmly walking across the road like it owned the place." The video shows the alligator moving at a surprisingly slow pace, seemingly unfazed by the traffic. The lack of a tail adds to the unusual nature of the event, prompting speculation about how the alligator lost its tail. Wildlife experts have not yet commented publicly on the incident, but the video has sparked discussions about wildlife conservation and the importance of sharing such encounters responsibly. While the alligator's condition remains uncertain, the video serves as a reminder of the diverse and sometimes surprising wildlife that can be found in Louisiana's natural habitats. The incident concludes with a positive note of awareness and the importance of coexisting with wildlife.