Gator Squad makes its first alligator retrieval as Tropical Storm Harvey hits Texas

Christy Kroboth with Houston's Gator Squad was called to assist officials in the Meyerland area in retrieving a small alligator from a residence in that flood-prone neighborhood. Christy Kroboth with Houston's Gator Squad was called to assist officials in the Meyerland area in retrieving a small alligator from a residence in that flood-prone neighborhood. Photo: Christy Kroboth Photo: Christy Kroboth Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Gator Squad makes its first alligator retrieval as Tropical Storm Harvey hits Texas 1 / 18 Back to Gallery

Houston's wildlife began making appearances on Saturday afternoon during a lull from Tropical Storm Harvey's rains.

Christy Kroboth with Houston's Gator Squad was called to assist officials in the Meyerland area with retrieving a small alligator from a residence in that flood-prone neighborhood.

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The Gator Squad is an organization that removes nuisance alligators from residential areas. They are anticipating a very busy next few days in the Houston area as water rises.

The five-foot male gator will be relocated by Kroboth to more hospitable surroundings, likely an alligator farm south of Houston.

His appearance serves as a reminder that as rains continue to pound Houston off and on for the next few days, this won't be the only alligator to make a cameo in neighborhoods and other public settings.

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As the habitats of these animals, be it an alligator or snake, become more saturated, they will seek dry ground and might be in search of food, which could hard to come by.

Always use your best judgement and call local authorities if you encounter wildlife as you are likely not trained to deal with them.