The alligator appeared to be resting in a corner, and was safely removed by wildlife experts.

The surprising image, captured by a CNN iReporter, quickly made the rounds on social media.

While no one was harmed in this incident, officials are reminding those dealing with the aftermath of the recent Texas floods to be on the lookout for alligators, snakes and bats.

The most likely pests that Texans will encounter thanks to the floods are mosquitoes.

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People join a rally in support for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees on Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2025, at the Atlanta headquarters after federal cuts triggered significant layoffs. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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