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Alligator takes a dip in Jennings pool; apparently, it’s pool season for everyone
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The surprise guest was an alligator, approximately 7 feet in length.
A homeowner in Jennings received an unexpected visitor in their backyard pool. The surprise guest was an alligator, approximately 7 feet in length. Officers were called to a residence on E.
Academy Street to respond to the situation. The presence of the alligator in the pool is an unusual occurrence, and details of the event are available from local news sources. Further information about the incident, including how the alligator was handled, can be found through local news outlets, such as KFDM.
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Category: parks Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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