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VIDEO: Large alligator taken from home on Detroit's west side

Large alligator taken from home on Detroit's west side
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DETROIT (WXYZ) — A large alligator was removed from a home on Detroit's west side on Tuesday after the home's owner called for help.

See the alligator in the video below

Large alligator taken from home on Detroit's west side

Mark Rosenthal with Animal Magic used a little magic to avoid being bitten as he handled the alligator with his bare hands.

Rosenthal said he believed the gator had been living in an aquarium in the home for at least the past six years.

Watch below: Belle Isle alligator captured and relocated to Westland serpentarium

Belle Isle alligator captured and relocated to Westland serpentarium