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Loose alligator found swimming in Pennsylvania creek

By Ben Hooper
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June 25 (UPI) -- Authorities in Pennsylvania captured an alligator spotted swimming in a creek near a road.

Blair County officials said the 3-foot reptile was spotted swimming Tuesday near River Road in Antis Township, near Tipton.

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Authorities said it took about two hours to safely capture the alligator.

The reptile was taken to Center Wildlife Care in Port Matilda.

The origins of the alligator were unclear.

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