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Alton Smith and Al Zaebst securing captured alligator - Weeki Wachee River, Florida

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Image Number

C007016

Date Note

Photographed on December 13, 1948.

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Department of Commerce collection

Physical Description

1 photoprint - b&w - 4 x 5 in.

General Note

"After looping the alligator, both men hit the water and battle to make the alligator secure. Here Zaebst holds the jaws closed as Smith holds the thrashing tail."

Alton Smith and Al Zaebst securing captured alligator - Weeki Wachee River, Florida

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Alton Smith and Al Zaebst securing captured alligator - Weeki Wachee River, Florida. 1948-12-13. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/67226>, accessed 28 January 2023.

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Alton Smith and Al Zaebst securing captured alligator - Weeki Wachee River, Florida. 1948-12-13. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/67226>

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Alton Smith and Al Zaebst securing captured alligator - Weeki Wachee River, Florida