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Man Rescues Juvenile Alligator from D.C. Marina

9/20/2025

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Phoenix Norwood, 23, captured a juvenile alligator in the Washington Channel at The Wharf Marina, D.C.
The dockmaster alerted authorities after spotting the alligator near boats.
Norwood spent about an hour using a net to catch the 4-foot reptile.
He believed the alligator was likely a discarded pet, as ownership is illegal in the area.
Animal control will relocate the alligator to a sanctuary in Pennsylvania.

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Story summary

Phoenix Norwood, 23, captured a juvenile alligator in the Washington Channel at The Wharf Marina, D.C.
The dockmaster alerted authorities after spotting the alligator near boats.
Norwood spent about an hour using a net to catch the 4-foot reptile.
He believed the alligator was likely a discarded pet, as ownership is illegal in the area.
Animal control will relocate the alligator to a sanctuary in Pennsylvania.