A nearly 10-foot-long alligator encroached on a Florida highway Monday night, causing an hour-long traffic jam.

Awkward Creatures Wildlife Control responded to the scene, captured this giant reptile and moved it to safety. Newsweek report. The crocodile allegedly had to climb over several fences, penetrate a chain link fence and climb over a fence separating traffic. (Related: Herd of cows hits Colorado jogger during morning run)

“one time [people are] They were stuck while we fought this crocodile because there are very few urgent turns in the ‘stretch,'” a spokesperson for the Pesky Critters told Newsweek. “There’s only one other route away from the Keys.” [and] Many tourists are unaware of alternative routes. “

Body camera footage shows the alligator charging at two trappers and rolling around. “Traffic was jammed for over an hour as police secured the area for trappers to clear the traps,” Pesky Critters said in the article. Facebook director.

“Alligators are native to Florida, so you’re likely to encounter them anywhere there’s fresh water, even lakes, canals, ponds, and rivers,” said George Raynaud, an official with the Florida Fish Society. The Wildlife Commission said: NBC News.

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A few weeks ago, another Florida alligator delayed traffic for nearly 10 minutes. report WTSP. The video shows the alligator walking through an intersection on its way to a large lake.

“I was speechless when I saw a crocodile this big casually walking across the street,” an onlooker told WTSP. “It was surreal to say the least.”