Watch: How to Relocate an Alligator in East Texas

Workers in East Texas got creative when it came time to remove an alligator from a drainage ditch.

I grew up in North Texas, so having an encounter with a gator is quite foreign to me. I’m not sure what I would do other than freak out and take off running if I happened to roll up on one while I was out at the lake.

But the folks in East Texas have much more experience dealing with alligators.

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Like I said, I wouldn’t do anything other than put some distance between me and the gator in the below video as fast as possible if I saw it in the drainage ditch. Fortunately, some guys with more guts than I have used their grappling truck to relocate that critter.

One person commenting on the video said they hoped the workers relocated the alligator to some place safe. While I agree, we should probably just be happy that no one pulled a Happy Gilmore on it.

These Are The Most Dangerous and Deadly Bugs Found In Texas

We have a lot of bugs in Texas and some are pretty dangerous. And depending on how many stings you get or if you have underlying health issues, some bugs can be deadly for humans. When it comes to other animals, some of the bugs below can absolutely be deadly. All of these bugs can be found in Texas and while they might not seek out a fight, they will defend themselves.

Gallery Credit: Chad Hasty