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Gator found at rest in Lumberton yard
by Adelina Shee
Staff writer
This 12-foot alligator was found in the backyard of a home on Beulah Church Road Friday morning. State Trooper Ray Harris said the alligator, weighing at about 400 pounds, was the biggest he's seen in his 14 years of working in Robeson County. | Adelina Shee | The Robesonian |
This 12-foot alligator was found in the backyard of a home on Beulah Church Road Friday morning. State Trooper Ray Harris said the alligator, weighing at about 400 pounds, was the biggest he's seen in his 14 years of working in Robeson County. | Adelina Shee | The Robesonian |
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LUMBERTON — Residents on Beulah Church Road woke up to an unexpected visitor Friday morning — a 12-foot long alligator.

Minnie Odum, who spotted the animal in a neighbor’s backyard at 6 a.m., said it’s not the first time she’s seen an alligator in the neighborhood, and she occasionally spots them crossing roads to find water in dry weather.

State Trooper Ray Harris said it was the biggest alligator he’s seen in his 14 years working in Robeson County. Harris said the animal weighed close to 400 pounds, and could be between 60 to 80 years old.

Harris said the animal had most likely just fed because it did not appear to be vicious or dangerous towards the small crowd of people that had gathered around it. He said the animal seemed content resting in the shade.

A state wildlife officer was called to relocate the animal, Harris said.

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PercyKution
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June 14, 2013
That alligator could have done SO much good in Robeson County!!!! Just think if he'd wandered in on a COCKROACH CLOWNMISSIONER'S meeting. Or wandered into a so-called "school" board meeting. Or turned loose in Pembroke or Red Springs. He could have REALLY CLEANED UP THE COUNTY. Free of charge, and he wouldn't have left a mess either.
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THETRUTHBTOLD
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June 15, 2013
OK MR. PERCY THAT'S NOT NICE. "WHAT"IF THE ALLIGATOR CLEANED UP YOUR MOUTH.YOU WOULD'NT HAVE NOTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ANYMORE.
ROSSisRIGHT
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June 17, 2013
truthbetold: Good grief lighten up... The man was joking. Are you so uptight and miserable that you can't take a joke?

Sounds to me like he's happy and it's YOU that's NEGATIVE...

ps. Try some beano pills, it'll help ease that gas...
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mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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rhsgrad
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June 18, 2013
I understand the cynicism but Hooray for the decision...it's a step in the right direction...and again, thank you to The Robesonian for staying on top of this story!
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mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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rhsgrad
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June 18, 2013
I understand the cynicism but Hooray for the decision...it's a step in the right direction...and again, thank you to The Robesonian for staying on top of this story!
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mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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rhsgrad
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June 18, 2013
I understand the cynicism but Hooray for the decision...it's a step in the right direction...and again, thank you to The Robesonian for staying on top of this story!
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Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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I understand the cynicism but Hooray for the decision...it's a step in the right direction...and again, thank you to The Robesonian for staying on top of this story!
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As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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I understand the cynicism but Hooray for the decision...it's a step in the right direction...and again, thank you to The Robesonian for staying on top of this story!
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
Reply
MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
Reply
rhsgrad
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June 18, 2013
I understand the cynicism but Hooray for the decision...it's a step in the right direction...and again, thank you to The Robesonian for staying on top of this story!
Reply
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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rhsgrad
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June 18, 2013
I understand the cynicism but Hooray for the decision...it's a step in the right direction...and again, thank you to The Robesonian for staying on top of this story!
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