Kayakers catch gator in Texas stream

Kayakers exploring waters close to the Guadalupe River Sunday in Texas made an uncommon find that got them into a touch of boiling point water, KSAT reported.

The gathering caught a 3 ½ foot gator in a stream that goes into the Guadalupe, however didn't realize that it's illicit to catch crocodiles in state waters in Texas.

They took in the law after diversion superintendent Nicole Leonard was brought into take ownership of the gator and told the individuals they had violated the law.

"It's state water. It's not illicit for the crocodile to be in the water, yet we don't need everybody lifting them up and managing gators," Leonard told KSAT. "It's unlawful to shoot the crocs most importantly. In the event that you see something, simply call the diversion superintendents and we can deal with it."

The man who got the gator said he was ignorant he had violated the law. The kayakers were concerned for their kids' security when they saw the gator, and the diversion superintendent said that was a justifiable reason purpose behind the catch, so nobody will be charged.
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