Two alligators were removed early Thursday near the Duncan Pump Station after they were spotted near boats in the area, Kenner officials said.One alligator was 6 feet long and the other was 8 feet long. The city of Kenner said both were removed by officers with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.City leaders said the East Jefferson Levee District was notified by fishermen who spotted the alligators close to boats.In the aftermath of a boy being dragged into a lagoon by an alligator in Orlando, the city of Kenner said the two alligators were removed because it did not want residents to be concerned."This is not uncommon and the only message we want to share is for people to keep their eyes open and to be careful," levee director Derek Boese said.Boaters and other people who frequent areas near the Duncan Pump Station or the Williams Boat Launch should use caution and be aware of their surroundings, because alligator activity is not unusual.More information about the city of Kenner can be found online.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

Two alligators were removed early Thursday near the Duncan Pump Station after they were spotted near boats in the area, Kenner officials said.

One alligator was 6 feet long and the other was 8 feet long. The city of Kenner said both were removed by officers with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.


City leaders said the East Jefferson Levee District was notified by fishermen who spotted the alligators close to boats.

In the aftermath of a boy being dragged into a lagoon by an alligator in Orlando, the city of Kenner said the two alligators were removed because it did not want residents to be concerned.

"This is not uncommon and the only message we want to share is for people to keep their eyes open and to be careful," levee director Derek Boese said.

Boaters and other people who frequent areas near the Duncan Pump Station or the Williams Boat Launch should use caution and be aware of their surroundings, because alligator activity is not unusual.

More information about the city of Kenner can be found online.

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