An alligator turned up at Starbucks drive-thru leaving locals stunned.
Cops and firefighters were called in to catch it.
They eventually managed to corner the huge gator.
The drama happened in North Port, south of Tampa, Florida, US, as reported by What’s the Jam.
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![A surprise visitor at a Starbucks drive-thru in Florida left locals astonished as cops and firefighters were called to catch an alligator. Humorous comments ensued, with one suggesting it just wanted a Frappuccino. The gator was safely relocated to a nearby pond.](https://whatsthejam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snap-puccino-Alligator-turns-up-at-Starbucks-drive-thru-5.jpg)
One local commented: “He only wanted a Frappuccino.”
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Melissa said: “Just passing through to get his coffee. Nothing to see here.”
Daniel joked: “Petition for Starbucks to create a Gatorccino to go with its one for pups.”
Mandy wrote: “Kicked out for loitering… patiently waiting for a coffee date that didn’t show.”
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Ralph said: “He would’ve made a nice radio strap.”
After capturing the caffeine-craving reptile, the authorities said they “safely relocated our scaly friend to a nearby pond”.
![A surprise visitor at a Starbucks drive-thru in Florida left locals astonished as cops and firefighters were called to catch an alligator. Humorous comments ensued, with one suggesting it just wanted a Frappuccino. The gator was safely relocated to a nearby pond.](https://whatsthejam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snap-puccino-Alligator-turns-up-at-Starbucks-drive-thru.jpg)
A North Port Fire Rescue spokesperson added: “Remember folks, even on your morning coffee run, always expect the unexpected.
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“Stay safe out there.”
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