Archive · 10 Jun 2025
10-Foot Alligator, 'Pepe', Found on Road, Receives Hilarious 'Citation'
A big alligator named Pepe was found near a road in North Carolina.
It was about 10 feet long and weighed around 400 pounds.
Local police and wildlife officers safely captured Pepe, jokingly citing him for silly 'charges'.
The officers shared a funny Facebook post about the incident, which went viral.
The alligator was then moved to a safe place.
This happened on May 28th and it was a funny event.
A large alligator, named 'Pepe', was found on Old 30 Road in Onslow County, North Carolina.
The alligator was approximately 10 feet long and weighed around 400 pounds.
Deputies and wildlife officers responded to the scene.
The officials playfully 'cited' the alligator with humorous charges.
The incident occurred on May 28th, and was documented in a viral Facebook post.
- Who
- Deputies from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
- What
- A large alligator was found near a road.
- When
- May 28th
- Where
- Old 30 Road, Onslow County, North Carolina
- Why
- The reason for the alligator's presence on the road is not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Location
- Old 30 Road, Onslow County, North Carolina
- Date of Encounter
- May 28th
- Weight
- Approximately 400 pounds
- Length
- 10 feet
- Alligator's Name
- Pepe the Gator
