12-foot alligator found in creek near Clear Lake elementary school

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas – A 12-foot alligator was found in a creek near a Clear Lake elementary school.

The gator was spotted on the creek’s bank near North Pointe Elementary School. Officials said the gator was not afraid of people and posed a danger to children who usually walk home from school near the creek.

Parks and Wildlife officials said they are going to release the gator in a preserve in Brazoria County.