Overview

• Mike Dragich, responding to a call from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, wrestled the alligator in traffic.
• The incident occurred near a strip mall and was captured on video, showing Dragich handling the alligator with his bare hands.
• Dragich was at a minor league hockey game with his family when he was called to trap the alligator, which he did without any special equipment.
• The event drew a large online audience, with over 218,000 views and thousands of comments on Facebook.
• Dragich, also known for his nonprofit work with veterans, returned to the hockey game after the incident.