The gator was spotted in front of American Freight Furniture in Holiday when deputies were called, WTVT reported.
Deputies had to drag the reptile, estimated to be 5 feet long, through the store in order to return it to the pond, according to WTVT.
It’s mating season, so these creatures are showing up all over the place.
This month alone, Floridians have seen them in sewers, tennis courts, golf courses and local lakes.
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