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Alligator strolls into bagel shop in North Carolina – video

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Guardian Staff. (2026, November 4). Alligator strolls into bagel shop in North Carolina – video. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2026/nov/04/alligator-strolls-into-bagel-shop-in-north-carolina-video

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A small alligator entered Bagel Dock Express, a bagel shop in North Carolina, wandering from the back room into the main dining area and causing alarm among staff. The incident was captured on video and reported without additional details or quotes.
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A small 3ft-long alligator purposefully entered Bagel Dock Express, a bagel shop in Southport, North Carolina, on November 2, startling employees and customers. Surveillance cameras caught the reptile strolling through the back door, into the stockroom, and to the front counter before being safely removed by Southport police and animal protective services. Shop owner Jesse Driscoll expressed shock at the unusual occurrence, saying, “You can see lots of things, but never in a million years did I think I’d see an alligator.” The Southport Police Department confirmed on social media that they relocated the gator to ensure its safety.

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Bagel Dock Express North Carolina

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North Carolina GPE · 3× Bagel Dock Express ORG · 2×

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A small alligator found its way into the back room of Bagel Dock Express in North Carolina before strolling into the main restaurant area, scaring employees.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-05
2026-11-05 · The Guardian
Alligator strolls into bagel shop in North Carolina – video · assertive framing

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Alligator strolls into bagel shop in North Carolina – video asserted
Alligator → stroll → Carolina
A small alligator found its way into the back room of Bagel Dock Express in North Carolina before strolling into the main restaurant area, scaring employees. asserted
alligator → find → employees
A small alligator found its way into the back room of Bagel Dock Express in North Carolina before strolling into the main restaurant area, scaring employees. asserted
alligator → find → employees
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