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Alligator head found dumped along State Road 82 in Lee County

Wildlife officials are investigating after a severed alligator head was found discarded along State Road 82 in Lee County.

When
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Where
State Road 82
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop July 1, 2026 Lee County

What happened?

WINK reports the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating how an alligator head ended up dumped along State Road 82 in Lee County. FWC says killing an alligator outside the legal season or without proper permits is illegal. The story stands out because it is both bizarre and local, with a direct ask for tips from anyone who knows what happened.

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