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Gator Nearly Has Scientist for Lunch

Close call in plan to move eight-foot creature

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 17, 2012 11:47 PM CDT | Updated May 18, 2012 12:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – A North Carolina aquarium scientist planned to move an alligator from the side of a highway—but the gator had different ideas. As the scientist dropped a towel over the alligator's face and attempted to lift the eight-foot creature with his bare hands, the... More »

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upsedaisey
May 20, 2012 12:54 AM CDT
This is a prime example of book smarts without common sense.
CentristIntelligence
May 19, 2012 3:49 PM CDT
"I saw this on a movie once..."
laser727
May 18, 2012 5:58 PM CDT
How did that guy ever get the title of "scientist", being such a dumbass?
 

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