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In America, Stephen was working with Todd Hardwick, a Miami man who specialises in catching wild animals that have made their ways into people's homes.
The first part of the report can be seen here.
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Todd had a call from someone who'd found an alligator in their garden, so he and Stephen set off to catch it.
Stephen wasn't looking forward to it...
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On arrival at the house in question, the alligator could clearly be seen, enjoying the sunshine on the patio.
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Stephen made a run for it at one point!
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Todd explained that it was important to try and catch the alligator on land, rather than allowing it to get into the pool.
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But catching an alligator isn't easy - especially with a nervous Stephen to help.
Before long, the alligator had dived into the pool.
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Todd explained that the situation was extremely dangerous. He said that the alligator was much bigger than anything he'd have liked Stephen to be working with on his first time.
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Stephen tried to catch the alligator by placing a loop around its neck whilst it was in the water...
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...and very nearly managed it...
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...but Todd did.
Once the loop was in position and secured, the alligator could be pulled from the water.
A very dangerous procedure!
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With Stephen to help, Todd duly managed to get the alligator out.
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Now it was Stephen's turn to help. Todd kneeled over the alligator's back and pushed its mouth closed...
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...leaving time for Stephen to jump in and secure the mouth shut with strong tape!
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Next, Todd and Stephen moved the alligator into a cage in the truck.
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Job done, leaving one back garden alligator-free, and one Stephen very nervous!
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