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Deputies wrestle 11-foot alligator from Florida swimming pool

An 11-foot alligator tore through the screen of a Florida home early Tuesday to access a swimming pool, prompting a call to authorities.

An 11-foot alligator tore through the screen of a Florida home early Tuesday to access a swimming pool, prompting a call to authorities.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shared photos via Facebook showing the 550-pound gator in the pool and being dealt with (carefully) by deputies after the reptile was removed from the water at the Deep Creek residence.

“Water Safety Month, Tip #37: Always check your pool before diving in!” The Sheriff’s Office advised.

The post continued: “A Deep Creek family was awakened by some loud noises on their lanai and came out to find this guy taking a dip in their pool. Coming in at 10’11” and weighing over 550 lbs., he tore through the screen to get to the nice, cool water.”

It was not immediately clear if the gator was relocated or euthanized.

Authorities: Missing Montana hiker was killed by grizzly bear

Authorities in Montana confirmed late Friday that a hiker who had been reported missing was likely killed during an encounter with a grizzly bear.

Authorities in Montana confirmed late Friday that a hiker who had been reported missing was likely killed during an encounter with a grizzly bear.

Craig Clouatre of Livingston was reported overdue from his hike in the Six Mile Creek area on Thursday, according to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and Idaho Statesman.

A search-and-rescue team from the Park County Sheriff’s Office located his body Friday morning. The agency did not provide details but Sheriff Brad Bilcher posted the the following statement to Facebook:

“It is with a very heavy heart that I am writing this update. After an extensive search this morning we have located Craig. It appears he had an encounter with a grizzly and unfortunately did not survive.

“We will continue to work through the afternoon to bring Craig home. Please keep his family and all those involved in your thoughts and prayers.”

The post garnered nearly 200 comments from people expressing sympathy and offering condolences for Clouatre’s family.

Grizzly bears are emerging from hibernation and searching for food. People venturing into the wilderness are urged to carry bear spray and to hike in groups whenever possible.

–Grizzly bear image is generic

Moldovan club Sheriff shocked Real Madrid with a stunning late goal and fans couldn’t believe it

New Sheriff in town.

By every predictive measure, La Liga giants Real Madrid were supposed to easily handle Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol (a team founded in 1997 with a bonkers story) in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Group D match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Instead, the soccer world was treated to one of the biggest upsets in recent Champions League history.

Sheriff — the first Moldovan club to ever reach the UCL group stages — jumped out in front early when Jasrubek Yakhshiboev headed home a cross in the 25th minute against a lackadaisical defensive effort from Real Madrid. But once Karim Benzema equalized off his penalty in the second half, it at least looked like Real Madrid would escape with a point — a disappointing point, at that. After all, Real Madrid had 29 shot attempts and dominated possession.

Then, Sebastien Thill scored the goal of his life.