8-foot 'unwanted guest' found in Humble

An ‘unwanted guest’ in a Humble neighborhood left some homeowners on edge on Monday afternoon.  

Alligator

Photo of alligator captured in an Humble neighborhood on Monday afternoon. (Source: Harris County Constable Office, Pct. 4)

According to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 office, an eight-foot alligator was found on the 19700 block of Bolton Bridge Lane. 

One photo taken by authorities showed the alligator was tied up with blue duct tape and bungee cords.

Humble alligator

Photo of alligator captured in an Humble neighborhood on Monday afternoon. (Source: Harris County Constable Office, Pct. 4)

Authorities said Texas Parks and Wildlife were called to the area and they will relocate the alligator to his natural habitat. 

We're told one person was taken to the hospital after being struck by the gator's tail. 

No other details were provided. 

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