Twelve-Foot Alligator Hooked in Savannah River | Augusta Georgia News

A 12-foot-6-inch, 570-pound alligator just snagged in the Savannah River—just days after another man was bitten there. Hunters Mason Dodd and Tony Jones pulled it in using specialized hooks, harvesting over 160 pounds of meat and sending the hide for tanning. Jones said the beast stayed submerged for up to two hours before surfacing, confirming its massive size. Dodd called it a dream come true—a trophy hunter’s fantasy. This wild catch proves just how big and dangerous these creatures can be lurking beneath the surface. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/4ef8d33729059d0f