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Several alligators caught roaming on Georgia golf course

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A few alligators wanted to “par-tee” on a Georgia golf course, but animal control said “fore-get” about it!

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The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said it happened on a golf course over the weekend. Deputies were called out in response to alligators wandering around on the golf course.

Ofc. Rebecca Galeazzo later captured a total of four alligators.

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The gators were returned unharmed to the wild, far away from humans, which is all “fore” the best.

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According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, there are 200,000 - 250,000 alligators in Georgia.

The alligators hibernate in dens during winter, but may emerge during brief spells of warmer weather, Georgia Aquarium stated.

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