KATY, Texas (AP) — Teachers preparing for the first day of classes at a Katy school got an early morning surprise in the form of an alligator at the back door.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called out to capture the animal Wednesday at Beck Junior High. An employee alerted authorities that the alligator was outside.

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