Hey! Another #@!$#@@!!! gator caught in the Raleigh area

We are seeing an increase in fauna in the Raleigh area. First we were officially invaded by Ursus americanus, the North American Black Bear and today an American Alligator was caught in Harnett county. Hot dog. I've seen plenty of gators in NC but none so close to Raleigh. The article claims the gator swam up-river. I have my doubts, but then again, who would try to keep a seven foot gator as a pet?