Florida alligator caught on camera enjoying early morning swim, Tampa trapper removes scaly suspect

Tampa gator caught enjoying morning swim

An alligator let itself into a Florida home to enjoy a solo swim last week. The Tampa Police Department arrived on the scene and found the reptile lounging around the pool area.

TAMPA, Fla. - A surprise guest took pool hopping to a very Florida level last month. An alligator broke into a local residence for an early morning solo swim.

The backstory:

The Tampa Police Department responded to what homeowners initially believed was a human intruder around 3:30 a.m. on March 29. But, instead of a human burglar, they discovered a large reptile casually lounging in the pool area.

What they're saying:

"What was thought to be a human intruder…turned out to be a Florida-style uninvited guest," the police department said. "With assistance from a nuisance alligator trapper, the scaly suspect was safely removed, leaving the residents to finally enjoy some well-deserved, gator-free sleep."

Bodycam footage captured the moment officers arrived, and the trapper successfully wrangled the gator.