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Wednesday, September 27, 2006
12ft, 475lb Alligator Killed on NC Coastal Highway
 Although you don't hear much about them, North Carolina does have its fair share of alligators. Most NC gators are found in southern waters around Wilmington, but some are found as far north as Virginia. An Onslow County motorist had to have had the shock of a lifetime Monday night when they struck and killed a 12-foot, 7-inch long, 475-pound American alligator sitting in the middle of US 17. Coastal highway encounters are not unheard of, but this gator's size is. NC Wildlife Resources Commission officials estimated the giant gator to be over 85 years old. The driver was unharmed and DOT crews removed the alligator from the highway with the assitance of a large excavator. More on the alligator is available from the Jacksonville Daily News.
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