Overview

• Mike Dragich, known as the 'Blue Collar Brawler,' removed a 10-foot alligator from the median of I-95 in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 28, 2025.
• The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Florida Highway Patrol assisted in ensuring public safety during the operation.
• Dragich, a Marine veteran and licensed alligator trapper, used a catch pole and duct tape to subdue the alligator before loading it into a truck for removal.
• Footage of the incident, shared by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, has gone viral, drawing over 9 million views and sparking discussions about Florida’s wildlife management practices.
• Florida’s nuisance alligator program relies on licensed trappers like Dragich, who often process captured alligators for hides and meat as part of their compensation.