Gone Swimming: Virginia Resident Finds Alligator In Backyard Pool (Photos)

An alligator that went missing from a local animal show turned up in the backyard pool of a Virginia homeowner last week.

Splash the Alligator
Photo Credit: *Chesapeake Animal Services Facebook Page*

AJ Goldbloom

07/19/2022 3:03 p.m.

Three weeks ago, Animal Control Officers in Chesapeake were made aware of an alligator from Jack's Jungle who had gone missing in the area. The owner did not know if it escaped, was stolen, or was let out of its enclosure.

Well, last Friday, July 15, the gator was spotted relaxing at a pool on Taft Road, where his owner met an animal control officer.

Upon arrival, they found the alligator, aptly named "Splash,” relaxing in the pool, a few houses down from his own.

The owner confirmed it was his gator (lawfully owned) and they worked together to remove Splash from his vacation spot. He was then safely returned home to his enclosure.

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