India, June 17 -- In a surprising incident that left both police and tourists stunned, a 6-foot alligator was spotted leisurely walking outside a motel room in Fairfax County, Virginia. The unusual sighting prompted an immediate response from local law enforcement, who confirmed the presence of the reptile near the building entrance.

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In a video shared by the Fairfax County Police Department, one officer is heard exclaiming in disbelief, "Damn! That is an alligator! There is actually an alligator outside the hotel." Another officer estimated the size of the creature, remarking that if he lay beside it, the alligator would be nearly 6 ...