These Alabama Hunter Bros Just Killed A Record-Breaking 920-Pound Alligator, But I’m Pretty Sure It’s A Dinosaur

Three hunter bros just killed a massive 13-foot, 6-inch, 920-pound alligator in Alabama, which is said to be the second-largest alligator killed in the state, according to AL.com. The hunt fell short of last year’s world record 15-foot, 9-inch gator, which clocked in at 1,011 pounds.

The massive alligator was caught by Scott Evans, and his friends, Jeff and Justin Gregg.

“”Via AL.com:

Evans said he and his group, which included his friend, Jeff Gregg; Jeff’s son, Justin; and a guide, launched their boat at around 10 p.m.

Within 30 minutes, they had spotted what they thought was a large gator and had attempted to snag it.

The slippery gator got out of the first hook, and Evans’ group pursued it for another 75 yards or so before they had him hooked a second time.

“That is when the work began,” Evans said. “We are still sore (four days later). It was hard enough to get the head and shoulders in the boat.” Jeff Gregg said words can’t describe the experience.

“It’s like a dream,” he said.

 

The alligator is believed to be at least 60 years old and is expected to produce at least 250 pounds of meat, which should make for a pretty tasty Labor Day.

Props to Scott, Jeff and Justin for conquering the beast.

[h/t For The Win]

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