Police: Gator trapped in fence offered 'kiss' after being rescued

Alligators are known for being fearless and independent types, but sometimes even they need a little help.

The Fulshear Police Department of Texas recently reported one such instance involving a gator that got stuck while apparently trying to pass through a wire fence.

“This gator thought he was skinnier than he was (haven’t we all) and attempted to squeeze through the fence, getting caught in the process,” according to a Sunday Facebook post.

Two officers were brave enough to take on the task of setting the toothy, scaly creature free and their efforts were a success.

“The gator wanted to give them a kiss for helping, but they respectfully denied his advances,” according to the department.

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