Tiny alligator rescued from underneath driveway, finds new home

A small alligator looking for new territory found itself in an unusual location this week after taking shelter inside a culvert beneath a driveway on Wood Clift Lane.Agriculture Unit Deputy Chandler Anderson safely captured the roughly 3-foot-long reptile Tuesday after it was discovered tucked away under the residential driveway.🐊🐊🐊 https://t.co/pgpTDcJRsj Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (@FlaglerSheriff) November 10, 2026 Wildlife officials say encounters like this are common during the fall, when young alligators leave their nesting areas and begin searching for ponds and waterways of their own. While the journey can sometimes lead them to suitable habitat, it can also bring them into neighborhoods and other unexpected places.Authorities remind residents that alligators are a natural part of Florida’s environment, but they should keep a safe distance if they spot one where it does not belong.Anyone who encounters a misplaced alligator is encouraged to contact local authorities at