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Winter Haven officers capture 5-foot gator

The officers helped successfully relocate the gator to an area pond.
Credit: Winter Haven Police Department
The officers helped successfully relocate the gator to an area pond.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Three Winter Haven police officers helped capture a gator on Sunday.

According to a Facebook post from the police department, officer Avery, Sgt. Gregory and officer Ramos found the gator on Mandolin Boulevard.

The post said relocation to an area pond was successful.

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