School resource officer captures 6-foot alligator near Osceola County school
By Sebastian Cuervo
Published on March 18, 2026.
A school resource officer in Osceola County, Florida, has captured a 6-foot-long alligator after a tip and successfully relocating it to a more suitable habitat. The incident occurred during an altercation between the two teams. The sheriff's office confirmed that this is not the first time the officer has encountered an alligator; he was previously confronted by another gator.
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