A North Carolina man captured video of a massive alligator crossing a road in Surf City. The footage shows the large animal walking towards trees while the man expresses amazement at its size. Alligators are common in North Carolina, with the state being at the northern extent of their range. It is illegal to feed, touch, harm, harass, or poach alligators in the state, and residents are advised to maintain a safe distance of at least 50 feet if they encounter one. The Surf City Police Department has not received any recent alligator complaints. The man who captured the video, Jonathan Findley, marveled at the size of the alligator, calling it the “king of the neighborhood.” Alligators can be found in bay lakes, rivers, creeks, marshes, swamps, and ponds in North Carolina. The incident serves as a reminder to residents to be aware of the presence of alligators in the area and to exercise caution if they come across one.
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