Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing

[phkrause]

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who credits an alligator named Wally for helping relieve his depression for nearly a decade says he is searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to the coast of Georgia.

https://apnews.com/article/emotional-support-alligator-lost-wally-henney-georgia-84f4e843061e5b54a6880db479532c82?

[Gregory Matthews]

So, a captive alligator decided to make a run for it when the opportunity to take a big swim occurred.  Surprise?  Yes, I am aware that alligators prefer to swim in fresh water,   But, they can and on occasion do swim in salt water.