When alligators show up in swimming pools, under cars, or at the local Bojangles drive-through, **Kate Marshall** gets the call. As Southport’s certified jurisdictional alligator handler, she’s seen relocation requests quadruple this year alone. She tells Shoresides exactly what it’s like on the front lines of human–gator conflict.
From safety protocols to emotional stress, animal welfare to community panic—Marshall walks us through the complexities. She also shares how local governments, residents, and NC wildlife agencies are working together to contain dangers, prevent future encounters, and promote coexistence.
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