Exotic Incident #2440
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Southport, FL - USA
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Incident Date:
08/05/2016
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Summary:
Eric Lane Coatney was cited after fish and wildlife officers arrived at his home to find him walking a 3-foot alligator around his yard on a leash. He was allowing several children to pet the gator. He was charged with a misdemeanor offense of taking possession of an alligator without a license.