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25th Nov 2025

Why You Shouldn't Go Sneaking Around Storm Drains!

Takeaways:

  • In Florida, work crews discovered a five-foot alligator chilling in a storm drain, like it's on vacation!
  • This episode reveals that urban legends about alligators in sewers aren't just tales; they can be true!
  • The city humorously warned folks to steer clear of stormwater pipes after the gator sighting; wise advice, right?
  • We pondered what other wild surprises might be lurking under our streets—what's hiding beneath your city?
  • It’s a reminder that nature can pop up in the most unexpected places, even in urban settings!
  • Always stay curious and adventurous, because you never know what you might find in your neighborhood!

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Transcript
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This is the Daily Note.

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I'm James A.

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Brown.

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A work crew down in Florida kept getting called to the same stretch of street to fix potholes.

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They thought that something underneath was causing problems.

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They were right.

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They sent a robot down there with a camera and they found a five foot alligator living in a storm drain just sitting there in the sludge like it pays rent.

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The city posted a photo and a spokesman said, just another reason not to go wandering down to stormwater pipes.

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Can't agree more.

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You know that old New York City legend about alligators in the sewers?

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Turns out in Florida it actually happens.

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So what do you think?

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What else is down there that we haven't found yet?

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Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note.

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I'm James A.

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Brown and as always, be well.

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