Bonne Terre Lake alligator on the loose, police say [Video]

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Post author By Curator
Post date June 26, 2024

The alligator is reportedly 20 inches in length. Police told the public not to attempt to approach or capture it.

BONNE TERRE, Mo. — Bonne Terre Lake has a new resident, and the community’s police department is warning residents to stay away.

“If [the alligator is] sighted, please do not approach or attempt to capture it,” a press release from the Bonne Terre Municipal Police Department said. “For non-emergency reporting, call 573-431-3131 & report it to the St. Francois County Joint Communications.”

The Missouri Department of Conservation has received no alligator sighting reports in the area, a spokesperson told 5 On Your Side. They said the animal is likely a released or escaped pet.

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