Potential world record gator taken near Millers Ferry

Photos submitted by Kristi Stokes
Photos submitted by Kristi Stokes

A 15-foot alligator weighing 1,011.5 pounds was taken by Thomaston resident Mandy Stokes Friday night/Saturday morning near Millers Ferry in Wilcox County. It is believed to be a potential world-record legally harvested alligator. According to a family member, the gator tops the Alabama record Fancher alligator, taken in 2011. That alligator was 14-foot, 2 inches and weighed 838 pounds. Shown above from left are John Stokes, Mandy Stokes, Savannah Jenkins, Kevin Jenkins, and Parker Jenkins. In the middle photo is Mandy Stokes and her neice, Savannah.

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