Raymond J. Fischer Jr. was strolling along on Lake Road in Lacombe when he saw an alligator so giant he almost couldn't believe what he was seeing. Now that's a tree shakah!
Cypress Lake on the UL Lafayette campus is home to several alligators. They're fascinating creatures. They're also potentially dangerous. It's wisest not to mess with them, especially now...
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be closing the refuge to the public on Sept. 5 through Sept. 7 to hold its annual nuisance alligator harvest.