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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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On November 4, 2026, a 3-foot-long alligator entered Bagel Dock Express in Southport, North Carolina, startling employees and customers. Surveillance cameras captured the reptile entering through an open back door and walking to the front counter before being safely removed by Southport police and animal protective services. The incident occurred on October 29 when the shop owner, Jesse Driscoll, was installing a new oven and found the alligator inside. Driscoll noted that encountering an alligator in a bagel shop is "just so far out of the ordinary." The business humorously suggested its reputation for fresh bagels had reached even local wildlife.

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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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