Alligator wanders into Southport bagel shop, startling staff and customers
The Guardian reported that a three‑foot alligator entered Bagel Dock Express in Southport, North Carolina, on Thursday.
The Guardian reported that a three‑foot alligator entered Bagel Dock Express in Southport, North Carolina, on Thursday. Surveillance footage showed the reptile walking through the back door, moving past the stockroom and onto the front counter. Employees and patrons were alarmed, and one customer grabbed a chair in response. Animal protective services later arrived and safely removed the animal. The business shared the video of the incident after the alligator’s brief intrusion.
The incident highlights the unexpected challenges food venues can face when wildlife enters urban areas.
Why it matters
The event illustrates how wildlife can disrupt public spaces, raising safety concerns for businesses and patrons.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- North Carolina, Surveillance, Bagel Dock Express, Southport
- Section
- Business
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
‘He’s not going to punk me. I’ll trick him’: Ali G: Who Iz I? stooge says he was in on joke but didn’t tell Sacha Baron Cohen
Loudermilk, a 54-year-old aspiring actor from North Carolina, has told the Guardian he recognised star Sacha Baron Cohen early in the shoot but…
Tommy Robinson threatened to publish details about journalist’s family, court told
Andrew Young claims he received ‘menacing’ call from man who introduced himself as Robinson The far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson…
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system Five officers resigned recently from a North…
NHS staff who wrongly accessed tiger victim’s records should be sacked, says Yvette Cooper
Health secretary says it is ‘total disgrace’ if staff looked up William Chapman, who died at Yorkshire Wildlife Park NHS staff who inappropriately…
US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.
Trump’s lame‑duck term could unsettle global markets after US midterms
The Guardian reported that the Republican Party’s heavy defeat in the recent midterm elections has left President Donald Trump without control of…
Marks & Spencer reports profit rebound after year‑long fallout from cyber‑attack
Marks & Spencer said its profit rose to £355 million in the six months to 26 September, a sharp increase from £3.4 million a year earlier, as the…
Leisure centre price hikes on the way
The rises would impact Perdiswell, St John's Sports Centre and Nunnery Wood Sports Complex.