Cops Deal with “8 Feet of Nasty”

Friday, 13 May 2011 | by Pat's Picks

There’s a series of awesome pictures on the front page of the St. Petersburg Times this morning detailing the many ways local law enforcement has dealt with situations involving “eight feet of nasty.” Grab it? Shoot it? Arrest it? Turns out, Florida cops have learned to be inventive when called to deal with rogue alligators. The state doesn’t offer “alligator-specific training” so when the situation arises, as it often does during mating season, authorities must think on their feet.