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Giant Alligator Saved from Fishing Hooks
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In Wilmington, North Carolina, a massive seven-foot nine-inch alligator received life-saving surgery after a wildlife biologist removed fishing hooks from its face. The gator had a four-inch lure lodged in its third eyelid and sinus cavity. The incident, common during summer, highlights the importance of responsible fishing and safety measures around alligators, which can grow up to thirteen feet and five hundred pounds in the region.
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