Sunday, March 1, 2026

The Sunshine Shoals Gazette

"All the News That's Fit to Regret"

Florida Man Attempts to Smuggle Live Alligator in Pants at Walmart Checkout

Local authorities arrested Frank Dobson, 43, after store security discovered a 4-foot alligator stuffed down his cargo shorts during a routine shopping trip. Dobson claimed the reptile was his "emotional support animal" and insisted he was simply trying to buy discount hot dogs for the creature.