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844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points The alligator was found in South Carolina, where the hunter ultimately succeeded in capturing it, bringing an end to the lengthy pursuit of 'Snaggletooth'. A massive alligator, weighing 844 pounds and named 'Snaggletooth', has been killed after a years-long hunt.
A massive alligator, weighing 844 pounds and named 'Snaggletooth', has been killed after a years-long hunt. The reptile was finally captured by a hunter, ending a persistent four-year pursuit.
The hunt for the alligator lasted for four years, indicating a challenging and elusive target. Details of the capture and the hunter's efforts are known, but for more information, further details are available from the source.
The alligator was found in South Carolina, where the hunter ultimately succeeded in capturing it, bringing an end to the lengthy pursuit of 'Snaggletooth'.
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Category: News ·
Published: October 8, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
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