SEE: Gator spotted in roadway near SR 408 entry ramp in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — An alligator was spotted Wednesday morning near a State Road 408 entry ramp in Orlando.

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Police received a call shortly after 7:15 a.m. reporting a gator in the road near South John Young Parkway and West Church Street -- not far from the ramp.

Police closed the lane while they waited for an alligator catcher to arrive at the scene.

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The alligator was picked up shortly before 9 a.m.

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