Gator removed from Florida swimming pool

The Martin County Sheriff's Office recently responded to reports of a 7-foot alligator in a neighborhood backyard pool. After some resistance from the reptile, the gator was safely removed.

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida homeowner recently received an unexpected surprise when they went out in their backyard and found a 7-foot alligator in the pool.

What happened?

What we know:

On Saturday, May 31, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to an uninvited pool crasher at a home in Pinecrest Lakes in Jensen Beach.

Deputies said they arrived at the home to find a 7-foot alligator lounging in the backyard pool, completely unfazed by its unexpected audience.

Officials say this was the second time in the day that a gator has bee

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