WATCH: Florida man wrangles large alligator with his bare hands

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wild animal crossings aren’t uncommon in Florida.

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However, it’s not every day you see a large reptile wrestled off the road.

Florida resident Mike Dragich, who is also a licensed trapper, answered the call to remove an alligator that was sunning on a busy street in Jacksonville.

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Dragich said he was at a hockey game with his family when he was called into action.

Video shows him catching the 8-foot gator in true Florida fashion, with his bare hands and bare feet.

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