Here in Florida, our men and women in uniform never know what they will encounter when responding to a call. In this case, a deputy found an alligator and a star of ‘Gator Boys.’
“Upper Keys Deputy Jason Farr was on the 18-Mile Stretch Monday when he assisted with the removal of this alligator (pictured) with South Florida wildlife removal expert Todd Hardwick,” said Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Tre Huntoon from the TV show “Gator Boys” was leaving the Keys and also stopped to lend a hand, according to MCSO.
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Gator Boys was a reality television series that follows the lives of Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle, two alligator hunters and rescuers who operate the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue in the Florida Everglades. The show premiered on Animal Planet on March 13, 2012, and ran for six seasons, ending on February 25, 2018.
The Gator Boys show was a combination of reality television and educational programming. It documents the day-to-day work of Bedard and Riffle, as they rescue and relocate alligators, educate the public about alligators, and work with law enforcement to keep people safe.
The show was praised for its educational value and its entertaining format. It has won several awards, including the 2013 Cynopsis: Reality Awards for Best Reality Series – Non-Competition and the 2014 Gracie Allen Awards for Outstanding Reality Program – Entertainment.
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Tre Huntoon is an American alligator hunter and rescuer who is best known for his work on the show.
Huntoon has been involved in alligator wrangling and rescue for over 20 years. He has rescued thousands of alligators from dangerous situations, including homes, businesses, and even swimming pools. He has also worked with law enforcement to capture and remove nuisance alligators from public areas.
Huntoon is a native of Florida and grew up in the Everglades and developed a love for alligators at a young age and began working with them as a teenager.
He is a certified alligator handler and has extensive experience in alligator capture and relocation. He is also a member of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Alligator Advisory Committee.
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