Disturbing video shows Florida teen chugging Twisted Tea with baby gator attached to can
A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a teenager in Hillsborough County - chugging a Twisted Tea with a small gator attached to the can.
The gator is doing OK now, but the teen is facing some criminal charges.
In the video, the teen is seen picking up the young gator, who is gripping the can in its jaws, and chugging the drink.
Vernon Yates, the president of Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, believes there's more to this story than what's just captured in this 15-second video.
"He's not very lively. Normally, a little alligator about that size, when he hit the ground, he should've hit it running," Yates said.
The FWC has opened an investigation, which led to one of the teens being charged for taking the alligator without a permit.
FWC released a statement saying in part, "The lack of respect and responsibility shown toward this animal was disappointing to see....this serves as a strong reminder of the consequences of such behavior."