Large alligator near Crossroads Hope Academy, Punta Gorda FL
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a call about a large alligator near Crossroads Hope Academy on Vermont Road. An elderly woman reported that the animal, estimated at twelve feet long, was heading toward the academy housing. The alligator later moved away from the area and returned toward a nearby lake.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
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Transcript:
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Received at 13 thirty-six.
00:01
Five hundred and five from central, copy an animal.
00:06
Five hundred and five, go ahead.
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Be around to near Vermont Road at Crossroads Hope Academy to Davidson Campus, cross of Graham Road.
00:20
Complainant stated there is a twelve foot alligator headed towards the housing of the academy.
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Central 500.
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500, go ahead.
00:38
Is that staff calling in?
00:42
That's negative.
00:43
It was an elderly female.
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Central 500.
00:53
Five hundred, go ahead.
00:55
We got with Crossroads, the alligator walked out of the area and is going back towards its lake.
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You can close off a call.
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Location mentioned:
Bermont Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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