Deputies remove alligator from pool in Jensen Beach

JENSEN BEACH Fla WSVN Residents in Jensen Beach witnessed a scaly surprise when a seven-foot alligator made itself at home in their backyard pool The wild encounter happened Saturday in Pinecrest Lakes as the second backyard gator call Martin County deputies handled that day The gator was safely removed by a trapper as the creature exhibited off its powerful death spiral Agents warn residents that mating season has arrived and gators may wander into even fenced yards If you see one stay clear and let the experts handle it