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Destruction of a colossal alligator in 1831
An 1831 narrative from Siliman's Journal recounts the process of tracking capturing and killing a gigantic alligator on a Halahala plantation. The beast measured about thirty feet with a broad torso and massive jaws after a deadly attack on a native rider and a horse. The expedition used nets lances and paddled by canoe with local assistance. the hunt ended with the creature crippled then slain and devoured the horse and bones carried from river to shore.
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Siliman
Alleator
Boyardo
Ariosto
Spencer
Halahala
Dle
Europe
Palestine
David
Cerres
Mesere
Comstock & Co. Bachester
N.Y
Dinons
F. Chase & Co
Jendo Tinh
Rochester
Omera
Iby Porter Welch
Lee
Ardley