Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Sunshine Shoals Gazette

"All the News That's Fit to Regret"

Local Man Converts Entire Backyard into Unauthorized Alligator Breeding Sanctuary

Dave Henderson has transformed his quarter-acre lot into an unauthorized alligator sanctuary, claiming he's performing "critical reptile conservation work" despite having zero wildlife management credentials. Neighbors reported hearing what sounds like "hundreds of tiny alligator screams" emerging from his property at night.