Alligator Shot on NC Highway

A North Carolina man got busted for illegally killing a 12-foot alligator—shot multiple times, the 50-year-old beast was found dead on Highway 264 in March. The culprit confessed in May, facing over $2,000 in fines, 200 hours of community service, and loss of his weapon. Wildlife officials are cracking down hard: report violations online to protect North Carolina’s ecosystem and keep these protected creatures alive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65921cf27bed821c