TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - A police department is reminding its residents and guests of the importance of paying attention to alligator warning signs.

Tampa Police shared a photo on social media of an alligator laying next to the sign at Rowlett Park, Sunday morning.

“Folks, we cannot stress enough that warning signs are there for a reason,” the department said.

Tampa Police said the gator was “very large” and “very angry” before a trapper was called in to safely remove it from the park.

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