Fake alligator prank on North Texas highway

PLANO, Texas — Imagine riding on the highway and you spot an alligator on the aspect of the street … horrifying, proper? 

Well, drivers in Plano had that have on Monday, which resulted in “multiple calls” concerning the reptile, in keeping with the Plano Animal Shelter. When they answered to the reviews, alternatively, issues were not rather what they anticipated. 

What officers discovered used to be now not a are living alligator, however quite a realistic-looking alligator toy. 

Might this be the paintings of an April Fools Day prankster? Who is aware of, however the Plano Animal Shelter had a good time with the location, tweeting, “You never know what you’re going to see on your morning commute!”

The toy is now a part of the animal refuge’s Easter show, donning purple bunny ears and striking out with a big Easter bunny.

Folks within the remark segment of the city’s social media post are calling for him to be named George the gator after being “rescued” from the George Bush Turnpike.