CENTRAL FLORIDA (WSVN) — A high school football player made a colossal catch when he reeled in a massive 12-foot alligator.

The athlete’s father owns a hunting business in Central Florida, and he was helping clients on their hunts.

He said pulling the 500-pounder from the water was tough.

He brought the gator home and plans to have it mounted.

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