Huge hissing alligator found hiding in pond by Georgia police in training exercise

Police found a huge alligator in a pond during a training exercise in Georgia. The Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) K9 teams were training around a pond off Allen Creek Road when they encountered the unexpected visitor on 5 March. The deputy who was laying a track for the K9 team heard a hissing sound and spotted the alligator with its mouth open. Estimated to be between seven to nine feet in length, the alligator charged at the deputy. The quick-thinking deputy was able to run up an embankment and escape the animal unharmed. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: