Orlando is still Gator Country!

And, I'm not just talking about that awesome football team from Gainesville.

Just when I thought urban sprawl had conquered Mother Nature, at least in the downtown area, I get the news that a real life gator stunned parkgoers today . . . much like the nation will be stunned when the Gators (note capital "G") win the national championship.

According to Leo Falcon, who manages Lake Eola Park for the City of Orlando, there hasn't been a gator (note little "g") in the park in its 100 year history. At least, none that were reported!

Anyway, Leo called his buddy Darrin Riley with the state's Fish & Wildlife Management office. And, between the two of them, they managed to coax the offending reptile out of the lake.

Really, it was much ado about nothing. The little bugger was only 3-feet long.

And, you ASPCA types will be pleased to note that Leo and Darrin released their captive in the nearby St. Johns River.