Confused alligator shuts down Florida traffic after strolling onto highway, snapping at cars

Tampa, Fla. — Drivers in Tampa this morning had an extra challenge - navigating around an angry alligator that had strolled onto Veterans Expressway in Hillsborough County.

The gator was in the southbound lanes and was blocked against a center barrier wall.

Early reports indicated that the alligator was snapping at cars as they drove by.

Florida Highway Patrol documented the eventual capture of the wayward gator.

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